We are proud to be showcasing selected paintings by Magda Francot in this issue of Rustlings of the Wind.

Ms. Francot's work is thought-provoking, rife with suggestions and symbolisms. Her realistic capturing of fantastical moments draws the viewer in to share the depicted event. While some may glance at some of her work and think, "How morose," others will be captured by the depth of emotion her work exhibits.

The range of her technique manifests itself in many of her pieces, combining foreground details with background layerings and suggestions. Likewise, the range of scenes Ms. Francot expertly presents, from commissioned portraits to choreographed scenes to distant landscapes, bears its own proclamation to her skill and imagination.

Ms. Francot has won many awards, including the "Lazarus Prize", and first prize of "Prize E. van Mieghem". Her work has been published in a number of magazines and newspapers, and has been exhibited throughout Belgium and France.

Magda Francot is a native of Antwerp, Belgium, where she lives with her husband Architect Hug Francot. In addition to her own painting, she also teaches others to find their own paintings at her art school, and she restores old paintings.

Jump over to Ms. Francot's online gallery at www.magda-francot-art.com. You can view several galleries of paintings and drawings, many of which are for sale. Poster prints are available. You can also purchase shirts, mugs and mousepads with selected paintings on them in Magda's Shop. If you have something specific in mind, Ms. Francot also does commission work.