She creates a diverse range of illustrations that carry along a personal story often with a hint of nostalgia. She finds her inspiration from traveling and from daily moments that sink deep into her memory. Her focus is on finding simple patterns and color schemes that evoke calmness and peacefulness. She likes to elevate ordinary things into minimal aesthetics.
Flora Waycott interview for Toi art Gallery.
Flora Waycott is an artist and illustrator from England, currently living in Australia. Raised in Japan as a child, here parents bought her first paint set when she was 8 years old and enrolled her in to art classes in her neighborhood, where she embarked on her creative journey. She graduated with a degree in textile design and worked as a textile designer for a number of years, working with patterns and exciting color palettes. Her love of nature is prominent in her work, combined with little snippets of the world around her, with bold color and thoughtful details.