Bio

 

Born in Switzerland, Josette Millar spent more than thirty years in the United States before settling in the peaceful countryside of Ariège in southern France. Her international journey has shaped both her life and her artistic vision.

Growing up near Lausanne, Millar spent countless hours exploring the surrounding fields and forests. That early connection with nature became the foundation of her artistic vision and continues to inspire her paintings today. "Nature is where I feel free," she says. "It restores my spirit and reminds me to slow down and simply observe."

Working primarily in oil, Millar creates paintings that range from intimate horse portraits and tranquil landscapes to expressive contemporary compositions. Drawn to the grace, quiet strength, and freedom of horses, she seeks to capture more than a scene. Through light, atmosphere, and subtle emotion, her paintings invite viewers to pause and experience peace, connection, and wonder.

A graphic designer by profession, Millar built a successful creative career before founding and leading her own web design agency for more than two decades. Her background in design continues to influence her strong sense of composition while allowing intuition and creativity to guide each painting.

Today, Millar paints from her studio in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, where the changing seasons, surrounding countryside, and nearby horses continue to shape her evolving body of work.

She hopes that each painting offers a moment of stillness and a deeper connection with the natural world.