Sophie Ladame discovered her vocation while sailing the oceans with her parents, especially in the Pacific and the Caribbean. On board, she would draw the islands they encountered using makeshift pigments and papers. Her favorite subjects include daily life, places, and the people she met. Born in Arcachon in 1974, Sophie Ladame studied the art of illustration at Axe Sud in Marseille. She currently resides in Paris and works for various international press and advertising agencies.