Illustrator Sawyer Cloud recently shared her experiences in Antananarivo, Madagascar, through an interview with nocomment.mg. She discussed her favorite spots in the city, including restaurants that serve her favorite dishes. Sawyer Cloud mentioned that she loves places that combine cleanliness, simplicity, conviviality, and generosity. One of her go-to restaurants is 89 à Ambondrona, where she enjoys a delicious lunch.

Sawyer Cloud also shared her favorite weekend activities, including trying new restaurants and spending time with her partner. On Saturdays, she often visits Fish&Chips à Talatamaty with her companion to taste their generous and lovingly served dishes. For special occasions, she heads to Relais des Plateaux à Ivato, which offers a beautiful setting and excellent service. Her favorite dish is paella, and she also enjoys traditional Malagasy cuisine like ravitoto sy henakisoa.

In addition to her love of food, Sawyer Cloud discussed her hobbies and interests. She is an avid reader and buys books whenever she can. She is also passionate about fashion and interior decoration, and she purchases at least one magazine related to these topics every month. Furthermore, she loves taking care of her indoor plants, finding it a therapeutic activity.

Sawyer Cloud also talked about her favorite cultural experiences in Antananarivo. She recently participated in an art workshop called Nofy, where she met two artists from her generation, Matchbox and Nantenaina Fifaliana. The event allowed her to share her experiences and connect with other young artists. She found the experience to be emotionally rich and enjoyed sharing her world with others.

When it comes to escaping the city on weekends, Sawyer Cloud prefers to stay close to home due to safety and pollution concerns. However, if she needs to venture out, she recommends visiting Le Savanna Café à Ivato or Milles Feuilles. She also shared her ideal vacation spot: anywhere with a clean and blue ocean. Until she can take a proper vacation, she enjoys spending her afternoons in her garden with a good book or playing with her pets, Potter and Arya.

Sawyer Cloud is currently focused on her career, having recently joined a large international illustration agency. She has been working towards this opportunity for years and is excited about the new challenges it brings. Additionally, she is developing her first fashion collections with her team. The interview was conducted by Miora Randriamboavonjy.

Sawyer Cloud's interview is part of a series called "En ville" (In the City), which features locals sharing their favorite spots and experiences in various cities. The series aims to showcase the unique perspectives and insights of individuals who live and work in different urban environments. By sharing her story, Sawyer Cloud provides a glimpse into the life of an artist in Antananarivo.

Key points

  • Sawyer Cloud's favorite restaurant is 89 à Ambondrona.
  • She enjoys traditional Malagasy cuisine like ravitoto sy henakisoa.
  • Sawyer Cloud recently joined a large international illustration agency.

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