
Announcement
Olalarte - illustrator Aleksandra Sobol - I live and work in the South of France.
I am of Polish origin, architect by training, I worked in the trade for 10 years. But my love for drawing was so strong that since 2015 I work only as an artist-designer, while raising my 3 daughters.
In this online store you will find mostly reproductions (prints) of my drawings which are made from A to Z by hand, in ink and watercolor, as well as some small original formats. The illustrations you find here are reproduced on a small scale, in small series. Cards are signed and finished by hand, reproductions and posters are numbered.
Shipping envelopes are illustrated for you by hand too.
If you want to buy an original do not hesitate to go to my website or contact me if you prefer a personalized order.
WEBSITE: www.olalarte.com
Important CORONAVIRUS:
Despite the health crisis, the online store is still open to your purchases. Due to disruptions due to COVID-19 and potential delays from carriers, it is possible that your package will not arrive on the date originally scheduled. Rest assured that I will keep you informed as I get new information from the carrier if you choose a tracked shipment.
Take care of yourself, have a good day!
Aleksandra
Announcement
Olalarte - illustrator Aleksandra Sobol - I live and work in the South of France.
I am of Polish origin, architect by training, I worked in the trade for 10 years. But my love for drawing was so strong that since 2015 I work only as an artist-designer, while raising my 3 daughters.
In this online store you will find mostly reproductions (prints) of my drawings which are made from A to Z by hand, in ink and watercolor, as well as some small original formats. The illustrations you find here are reproduced on a small scale, in small series. Cards are signed and finished by hand, reproductions and posters are numbered.
Shipping envelopes are illustrated for you by hand too.
If you want to buy an original do not hesitate to go to my website or contact me if you prefer a personalized order.
WEBSITE: www.olalarte.com
Important CORONAVIRUS:
Despite the health crisis, the online store is still open to your purchases. Due to disruptions due to COVID-19 and potential delays from carriers, it is possible that your package will not arrive on the date originally scheduled. Rest assured that I will keep you informed as I get new information from the carrier if you choose a tracked shipment.
Take care of yourself, have a good day!
Aleksandra
Items
All Items
Reviews
-
-
-
-
-
Sandra on Jan 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful and unique notecard for my bee loving daughter. Can’t wait to send her a special greeting.
-
Nycerine on Jan 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsjust beautiful 😍🙏🏻 I will reorder without hesitation, a beautiful discovery!
-
-
devilsanswer on May 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely, unusual print to remind me of Antibes. Thank you!
-
-
RedbyFred on Mar 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely delightful reproduction print, beautiful quality.
About olalarte
-
-
Quand je travaille
-
Avec un de mes originaux
-
Dans mon Atelier à Grasse
-
Les portraits sont dans mes préférences
I draw as I breathe
I draw from as far back as I can remember. I draw as I breathe. I chose to study architecture (I studied in Poland) probably to be able to continue drawing. After ten years as an architect, I became an artist-illustrator and since 2015 I have completely devoted myself to this profession by abandoning architecture.
I create in two techniques: ink and watercolor, odorless techniques, naturally pigmented, mainly on paper. I never draw on digital media.
Studying architecture has certainly influenced my style. I like to work on details as I used to work with plans and facades on layers. The colors, exclusively in watercolor, come only in small touches.
I'm not afraid of white.
My paintings are always bathed in a white background, they breathe, they feed on the light, they fly away.
I include in my paintings words pasted, cut out of recycled newspapers. The whole sentences are composed by myself. They are intended to reinforce the message sent by the drawing. It's like poetry drawn with a title to guide the reader.
But I do not want to give a ready-made answer or interpretation.
I try to leave enough mystery for the viewer to invent his story by looking at the work.
So many people, so many interpretations.
Here each painting tells a story, or else, several stories. They are positive, optimistic stories, stories of love, tenderness, freedom, mood... soothing stories, slow and energetic at the same time, a little surreal, sometimes melancholic but never sad. I create the universe in which I would like to live myself.
I work on a lot of very different subjects because what I often draw to order. But with sincerity, I have a predilection for nature - especially trees, portraits - especially of women, and love - love in all possible forms.
Today I work in my studio in Grasse, France, where I have been living for 16 years. Do not hesitate to go there if you are in the area.
Shop members
-
Aleksandra Sobol
Owner, Creator, Illustratrice
Illustrator
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
Returns and exchange details
Payment
The order is shipped upon confirmation and receipt of payment.
Shipping
- IMPORTANT: Due to disruptions due to COVID-19 and potential delays from carriers, it is possible that your package will not arrive on the date originally scheduled. Rest assured that I will keep you informed as I get new information from the carrier (if you have chosen a followed letter or colissimo) Do not hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions or if your order is urgent.
- Small items are shipped in single letters in order to keep shipping rates affordable. If you want a follow-up of your order, please choose an appropriate rate.
- Heavy and thick items (announcements of more than 50 pieces) are sent by Colissimo.
- The original works are sent by registered letter.
- The package is shipped to the mailing address listed on your Etsy account, not to the address PayPal. Please check before ordering.
- I can not be held responsible for any damage, theft, delays or losses during the routing and delivery of the package, sorry ...
- I cannot be held responsible for any costs and delays in deliveries due to customs clearance.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact me by email, I will be happy to answer you!