BRAVE AND BOUGIE: Hand-Decorated Candles

I believe art shouldn’t just hang on walls—it should live with us, light our evenings, and become part of our everyday rituals.

That’s why I created BRAVE AND BOUGIE— hand-decorated candles entirely in wax and wax mediums.

Every detailed motif is hand-cut and applied in my Paris studio. Because they’re made entirely of wax, they’re safe to burn, meaning you really can enjoy these pieces of “Art to Burn.”

BRAVE AND BOUGIE candles bring the spirit of living with art into the everyday.

Wax Candle Art: Philosophy in Flame

By working in wax, I create pieces that embrace impermanence—candles that are both beautiful objects and temporary experiences.

Each design is hand-cut and carefully layered, echoing my background in painting and collage. The result is a collection of candles that feel sculptural yet playful, refined yet rebellious. They carry the same energy as my fine art practice—bold, expressive, unapologetic—but with the added spark of being able to burn them, watch them change, and let them live fully in the moment.

With BRAVE AND BOUGIE, art doesn’t just decorate life—it fuels it. That’s what “Art to Burn” is all about: celebrating beauty, joy, and identity in forms that are meant to be shared, lit, and lived.

Events, Markets & Creative Partnerships

BRAVE AND BOUGIE is more than a candle brand—it’s a growing community of art lovers, collectors, and curious design-seekers.

From Parisian design markets and pop-ups, to concept store collaborations and partnerships with cultural spaces, I love sharing the philosophy of “Art to Burn” face-to-face.