Caroline Romain-Desfossés

A festive green Printemps Express train sits in a snowy mountain landscape, decorated with a large red bow and carrying diverse passengers and gifts. Storks fly above while uniformed attendants in green uniforms assist with luggage near a golden-domed building.

A vibrant, folk-art-style illustration features a central arched panel filled with blue circular patterns on a dark gray background. Above and beside it, yellow and cream rectangular borders are decorated with blue flowers and red tulip motifs, all painted in bold, saturated colors.

A whimsical illustration depicts a busy train station with green architectural details and a large central clock. People in winter clothing and two uniformed conductors gather near a ticket booth, joined by a Dalmatian and a person holding a large bouquet of yellow flowers.

An illustration of a festive train carriage features a smiling woman in a striped shirt sitting at a table with gifts and a parrot. Beside her, a young boy hands a bouquet to a girl near a peacock and dalmatian, while a waiter serves drinks under a chandelier.

A vibrant pattern features stylized flowers, leaves, and berries in blue, purple, pink, and green set against a bold red background. Small five-pointed stars are scattered throughout the dense, folk-art-style illustration, creating a festive, botanical tapestry.

A split-scene illustration of the Printemps Express train interior. On the left, a waiter serves a woman and dog. On the right, a group of people in festive clothing drink and socialize in a cozy carriage, while outside the windows, snow falls over distant mountains.

A repeating geometric pattern of bright green squares with concave sides. These squares are separated by vibrant red diamonds at each corner, connected by deep purple, almond-shaped segments that create a lattice-like design.

In a split-view painting, hotel bellhops in green uniforms assist guests in vibrant, ornate rooms. On the left, a woman rests on a green sofa with a Dalmatian dog under colorful framed portraits. On the right, staff members transport a luggage cart filled with gifts near a window.

An abstract painting features vertical stripes in repeating patterns of green, red, and blue. The green sections are the widest, separated by thin, vivid blue lines and clusters of narrow red stripes. The texture appears to be hand-painted with visible brushstrokes throughout.

A repeating geometric pattern of vibrant red circles intersected by blue star-like shapes. The composition is arranged in a two-by-two grid, creating a symmetrical design with flat, bold colors and visible brushstroke textures.

A watercolor painting depicts a fox sitting in snowy terrain near small clusters of white flowers. In the background, snow-dusted pine trees and a large, icy mountain peak stand under a dark, starry night sky. Two other foxes roam the snowy landscape as a bird flies near the mountain.

A watercolor painting depicts a snow-covered mountain valley under a dark, starry sky. A small log cabin sits near a frozen turquoise lake, with a squirrel in the foreground and a bird flying near the snowy peaks. Evergreen trees are nestled along the base of the mountains.

A repeating geometric pattern of interlocking circles and diamond shapes in shades of red, dark green, and sage green. Small, vibrant blue dots are centered at the intersection points of the circles throughout the design.

A painting shows a pair of dark-skinned hands spreading red jam onto a piece of toast on a blue-patterned plate. Beside the plate, three whole and sliced purple figs sit on a dark green background. The artists signature and the year 23 are written in the bottom right corner.

A vibrant orange peach hangs from a branch with serrated green leaves against a solid, deep blue background. The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes and bold, saturated colors.

A patterned tablecloth with a geometric grid of black, red, and green features a plate of lemons and a rectangular dish holding three colorful fish. Red coral and various seashells rest nearby on the patterned surface among sprigs of green seaweed.

An artichoke with purple and dark green leaves stands against a solid, vibrant orange background. Its thick, ribbed stalk rises from the lower left, angled upward toward the flower head.

A bowl of ramen with soft-boiled eggs and sliced pork sits on a dark-slatted mat alongside a pair of red patterned chopsticks. Beside the bowl is a bright red cloth decorated with vibrant pink, yellow, and white floral designs.

A green and white striped vase holds deep purple irises next to a bowl of yellow bananas and small orange fruits. The objects sit on a dark surface against a bold red background patterned with blue diamonds, framed by a colorful, patterned border.

A painting of a purple iris next to a book titled A lest dEden by John Steinbeck, set against a blue and black checkered background. Above the book, three yellow lemons rest on a dark green platter, all framed by a decorative border of red, yellow, and blue patterns.

A vibrant painting depicts two fish and fruit on a red and white striped board, set against a dark green tiled background with floral motifs. The composition is framed by a decorative border of blue leaves and dots, featuring bold, saturated colors and stylized shapes.

A milk carton sits against a teal, diamond-patterned background framed by painted floral and dash motifs. A red and white striped straw protrudes from the white carton, which features blue text reading Lowfat Milk and a small illustration of a man in a cap.

A stylized overhead painting shows a breakfast of two slices of toast and a fried egg on a red plate, next to a striped cup. The meal rests on a bright orange tile surface with blue flower patterns, framed by decorative borders of green leaves and pink flowers.

A flat-lay painting depicts a turquoise plaid tablecloth set with three patterned plates holding a halved papaya, two pomegranates, a fried egg, and two lemons. A vibrant red flower and a small green squash lie on the table, which is framed by a decorative striped border.

A gouache painting of a breakfast setting on a red and dark purple checkered tablecloth. A plate with a fried egg and a knife sit beside two small pink flowers, a teal patterned mug of dark coffee, and a glass of orange juice.

An antique green velvet chair sits against a deep teal wall, draped with a red patterned fabric featuring peacock-feather motifs. Behind it, a window shows a dark curtain and yellow flowers in a vase, while the floor is covered in a dense, impressionistic pattern of blue and yellow petals.

A painted still life shows a striped vase atop a teal cabinet draped in a vibrant, floral-patterned magenta cloth. The scene is set against a backdrop of green diamond-patterned tiles, with a floor featuring a repeating red star-like tile design.

A still life painting shows a pale green table with a white vase and a bowl of three oranges. A dark green patterned cloth is draped over a wooden chair beside the table, set against a backdrop of blue-and-white tiled wall and red-tiled floor.

A still life painting features a bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce next to a glass of pink milkshake and a vase of purple irises. The objects sit on a vibrant floral tablecloth in front of a dark blue tile wall with a geometric red and gold pattern.

A bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup sits on a light gray table in front of a pink booth cushion. A vibrant blue fabric with a red rose print is draped over the booth, set against a dark green wallpaper background featuring a diamond grid pattern with orange dots.

An overhead view of a table with a patterned teal tablecloth features a central blue cloth decorated with white waves. A bunch of bananas, sliced apples on a striped plate, a slice of cake, avocados on a floral plate, and grapes with shells on a tray are arranged across the surface.

A vibrant bouquet of red, purple, and yellow flowers sits in a white and blue striped vase. The floral arrangement is set against a solid, light blue background, with the artists signature and date in the bottom right corner.

A bouquet of a vibrant blue iris and white daisies sits in a red and white striped vase against a mustard-yellow background. The painting features lush green foliage and is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.

A bouquet of vibrant, painterly flowers sits in a white vase with vertical green stripes. The arrangement includes deep blue, bright yellow, and soft pink blossoms against a solid, dark plum-colored background.

A colorful painting shows vibrant pink lily flowers with dark green leaves set against a bright blue background scattered with small black floral silhouettes. The central scene is framed by a decorative border of alternating orange and purple squares, each containing a yellow flower.

A stylized frog is shown from above against a solid, vibrant pink background. It has a dark green back with a central pattern of black spots, bright orange sides, and yellow-tipped feet that are spread wide. The artwork features bold, illustrative brushstrokes.

A vibrant, stylized fish swims against a deep navy blue background. The fish features a rainbow of scales in shades of green, orange, and purple, with large fins patterned in pink, green, and orange stripes.

A brown monkey sits centrally between two patterned vases filled with flowers, set against a dark blue and cream geometric backdrop. A large green leaf holds three small orange fruits in the foreground, with a striped bowl nearby. The artists signature is in the bottom right.

Five colorful, stylized birds perch among lush green leaves against a deep purple background. The birds feature vibrant feathers in shades of red, blue, yellow, and black, with detailed patterns on their wings.

A painting of two colorful birds perched among a bottle of olive oil, pomegranates, and oranges on a patterned table. A blue tiled wall serves as the backdrop behind the vase and bowls, while the table surface features a geometric brown-and-white grid pattern.

A symmetrical painting features two large birds perched above and six smaller colorful fish swimming in a blue river below. The scene is filled with intricate, vibrant tropical foliage, flowers, and cacti, all framed by a decorative border of geometric patterns.

A painting of a bird with a yellow head, dark wings, and a long blue tail perched on a leafy branch. It is centered against a dark teal background framed by a black border with white dots and decorative red and pink patterns.

A painting of three pansy flowers on a vibrant red background. The flowers feature overlapping petals in shades of deep violet, bright white, and yellow, with green stems and leaves extending from the base.

A bold, black capital letter A is centered against a textured teal background, framed by a colorful bouquet of white, orange, and purple flowers with green leaves. The painting style appears hand-painted with visible brushstrokes, and the artists signature end 23 is in the corner.

A bold, black serif letter C is centered on a muted sage green background, entwined with colorful botanical illustrations. Vibrant red, pink, and white flowers with dark green leaves grow around the letter, with a small Cnd 22 signature in the bottom right corner.

A stylized, black letter C is layered over a painting of vibrant flowers against an olive green background. The arrangement includes red-and-white striped tulips, deep purple blossoms, and an orange flower, all nestled among green leaves.

A large, bold, black letter G is centered against a dark teal background, layered over a botanical arrangement of cream-colored lilies and a single purple crocus. Green foliage fills the space behind the letter, and the artists initials, Erd 23, appear in the bottom right corner.

A painting features the large black serif letters H&C layered over a bouquet of purple irises, a red lily, and a drooping pale blue bell-shaped flower. The background is a flat, muted teal, and the artists signature erl 23 appears in the bottom right corner.

A large, black serif letter K is centered against a soft blue background, interwoven with a vibrant bouquet of flowers. The arrangement includes a red and white tulip, a bright orange poppy, purple sweet peas, and a lavender-colored daisy, all surrounded by dark green foliage.

A bold, black letter Z is centered over a vibrant green background filled with painted flowers. A large blue poppy sits at the top, accompanied by red peony-like blooms and small blue berries on leafy green stems. The artists signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

A woman with dark hair reclines on a blue and orange checkered picnic blanket amidst a lush, colorful jungle setting. A leopard stands to her left, while a bowl of fruit, a pitcher, and glasses are set before her against a backdrop of vibrant, stylized flowers and greenery.

Three women in patterned loungewear and headwraps relax in a lush, dark jungle filled with vibrant flowers, ferns, and exotic snakes. One woman lounges on the ground while another sits nearby, and a third reclines on a tree branch above, all surrounded by deep green foliage.

Caroline Romain-Desfossés grew up in the Paris region. After studying applied arts and starting her career in fashion and textiles, she discovered illustration, a world where she found the perfect balance between drawing, color, and pattern.
Now based in Annecy, Caroline draws inspiration from the vibrant colors of the region, between the serenity of the mountains, the lake, and the city. She works mainly in gouache, a medium she loves for the intensity of its colors and the nuances created by water.
Among her influences, Félix Vallotton stands out for his bold color harmonies, which were ahead of their time, while Le Douanier Rousseau inspires her with his lush landscapes, which resonate with her strong taste for depicting natural settings.