Juliette Lotthé de Thomson

(France)

The amazing diversity of landscapes, beautiful cultural traditions, incredible hospitality of Oman … beauty does have an address! But I will tell what most of my guests say when they leave Oman - the best part of this place is the people… Omanis are what make this country so wonderful.

Although I’m a portrait painter, I love painting Omani landscapes, Wadi Tiwi and Sur are some of my favorites subjects,

with their ever changing lights and everlasting beauty. But my favourite subject is always the people.

Artistic inspiration is both external and internal, and certainly the whole country provides both sides - a great source of esthetic sights (even perfumes and food can inspire) and also the kindness and generosity of this peaceful and joyful people. It fulfills the needs of the artist’s soul and does provide nourishment

of the deeper internal inspiration.