Julie of Manonboudoir established her studio in 2017 in Saint Petersburg, where she embarked on a full-time career in watercolor illustration. During her time in Saint Petersburg, she collaborated with some of Europe’s renowned brands and institutions, including Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Nina’s Marie Antoinette, and Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais. In 2022 she hosted her first solo exhibition at Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais, showcasing her illustrations.

Julie’s work has been published in Victoria Magazine and Good Life France. She has gained an international following for her art, which explores themes of femininity and romantic nostalgia, pleasure and fantasy. Her original artworks are housed in private collections worldwide, spanning countries such as the USA, Japan, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Philippines, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.