I'm a watercolor artist based in Thoiry, France. I was born in Brzozow, Poland, got a diploma in sculpture at the College of Fine Arts in Krosno, studied art history at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. In my art, I try to capture the simple beauty I find in ordinary objects and common places. The choice of subject is very important to me. It must both inspire me and be a challenge. Whether it is still life, architecture or other subjects, my desire is to always connect with the viewer and hopefully trigger their emotions.

Achievements:

  • Honorable Mention Award in the "International Pyrenees Watercolour Contest & Exhibition", France 2021
  • Honorable Mention Award in the 1st "Watercolour Renaissance" Competition 2021
  • "Rising Star Special Excellence Award" in the International Watercolour Masters Contest 2021
  • "President Award" in the "Online International Watercolour Exhibition of Excellent Painting Autumn 2020", organised by Japan International Watercolour Institute (JIWI), Sado, Japan 2020
  • Winner in "Best Watercolor" category in the July 2020 edition of Plein Air Salon Competition, hosted by "PleinAir Magazine". Chosen by John Manzari, Director of the Meyer Gallery 
  • "PleinAir Magazine" merchandise award, finalist & honorable mention awards in the 1st "Women in Watercolor" International Juried Competition 2020 
  • The Biennial International Prize "Fabriano in Watercolour 2020" - artist in contest upon nomination by Angus McEwan
  • Gold Award Winner - "The Best Still Life - Realism" in the 3rd International Watercolor Contest ABU RAWASH PRIZE 2019
  • "Best of Still Life" award in the GAWA Annual International Watercolor Online Contest 2019 http://www.globalwatercolorartists.org/
  • Finalist in the Royal Watercolour Society Annual Contemporary Watercolour Exhibition, Bankside Gallery, London, UK 2019
  • Winner of the Global Association of Watercolor Artists (GAWA) Annual International Watercolor Scholarship 2018 http://www.globalwatercolorartists.org/ada-florek
  • Honorable Mention Award in the 2nd International Watercolor Contest ABU RAWASH PRIZE 2018
  • 1st place in “Animalistic” category at the Watercolor Biennial Art Bridge in  St.Petersburg, Russia 2013