### Mer Francis
**Personal Information:**
Birth Date: |
May 25, 1939 |
Birth Place: |
Pau, France |
**Social Media:**
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mer.francis
**Recent Projects:**
* **"La Ville en Rose" exhibition (2023):** Collaboration with photographer Michel Giniès to showcase Pau, Francis' hometown, in black and white.
* **"Les Uns et les Autres" (2022):** Artistic collaboration with writer Éric Dufour to create a collection of portraits of Pau's inhabitants.
* **"L'Aile ou la Cuisse" (ongoing):** Culinary television program featuring Francis as a guest chef, sharing her passion for cooking.
**Other Information:**
* Francis has been an active member of the Association des Artistes Peintres de Pau (AAPAP) since 1982.
* She has exhibited her artwork in numerous galleries and exhibitions, both in France and internationally.
* Her work is inspired by the beauty of her surroundings, particularly the landscapes of Béarn and the Pyrenees.
* Francis has taught painting and drawing workshops for many years, sharing her knowledge and passion with aspiring artists.
* She is known for her vibrant use of color and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects.
* Francis' artwork has been featured in several books and magazines, including "Femmes de Pau" and "Sud-Ouest".
* She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art community, including the "Prix de la Ville de Pau" in 2014.