Babette Francoise sparks attention due to her authentic and unconventional style of portrait painting. Realistic detail and fine brush strokes are combined with abstract elements, that blend in with the emotion on the female faces she portrays. Born on April 2nd 1992, in Joure (Friesland), Babette drew and painted realistic faces at a very young age. After numerous years of studying [Master degree in Economic & Consumer Psychology] her art journey accelerated. In 2018, Babette was crowned with a Street Art Award (category: Most Inventive). As well the year that her art became well-known, she started to exhibit in pre-eminent galleries. Since then, several galleries have included her artworks in their permanent collections. Babette's portraits reflect women with grace and elegance, always expressing a strong passion and emotion. Women who stand firm and follow their hearts. A gentle nudge for everybody, to follow their dreams, in a fast-moving world where this seems almost impossible. The identity of her paintings has evolved into an unmistakable style, combined with a blend of soft colours, a timeless vintage feel and a Mediterranean touch.