Biography
Sandrine Maugy is French and has been living in England since 1994. She lives in Bitterne Park, Southampton, where she has a studio. From there, she paints and teaches arts and crafts to children and adults.
A life long interest in gardening and a fascination for colour and light has led her to favour botanical subjects.
In December 2001, she was awarded a Certificate in Botanical Illustration (with distinctions) by London Art College.
In March 2002, she was elected member of the Society of Floral Painters. She was elected on the committee in November 2004.
In June 2002, she was commissioned by eminent plantsman Roy Lancaster to paint a rare honeysuckle growing in his garden. This was the first one of many paintings depicting Roy's magnificent garden. In January 2004, the paintings were exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society Hall in London, where Sandrine was awarded a Silver medal for the display.
In February 2006, she was made an Associate member of the Society of Botanical Artists.
Sandrine writes regular articles for Artists & Illustrators Magazine.
She is often seen 'borrowing' other people's gardens to paint plants that she finds appealing.
| Awards | |
|---|---|
| June 2008 | Miggy and Gordon Bath Award for Best Oil Painting, Winner, Society of Floral Painters |
| November 2007 | Chairman's Trophy, Runner Up, Society of Floral Painters |
| August 2007 | Best Still Life, Best of Hampshire Artists exhibition |
| August 2007 | Highly Commended, Best of Hampshire Artists exhibition |
| June 2007 | Miggy and Gordon Bath Award for best Oil Painting, Runner Up, Society of Floral Painters |
| April 2007 | Certificate of Botanical Merit, Society of Botanical Artists |
| June 2005 | Best Oil Painting, Second Prize, Society of Floral Painters |
| October 2004 | Popular Choice, Second Prize, Society of Floral Painters |
| January 2004 | Silver Medal, Royal Horticultural Society |
| October 2003 | Hillier Legacy Award, Society of Floral Painters |