Bonjour and welcome, I am Jonathan

Your portrait, nature, and food Photographer

Jonathan Maurel is a French artist based in Austin, Texas, whose creative journey spans over two decades across painting, street art, and now photography. A graduate of the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, Jonathan’s work is rooted in a deep understanding of classical technique, while embracing the raw energy and spontaneity of urban expression.

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“You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.”

Richard Bach

A calla lily bud with graffiti writing on its white petals is illuminated against a dark background. Jonathan's signature work.
Close-up macro photo shows a caterpillar on a fresh tomato plant growing with delicate tendrils and stems in natural light.
Interior of the Trovador shop showing gunner, the mascot dog, in dramatic black and white photography.
Silhouettes of tall saguaro cacti stand against a vibrant sunset sky with a crescent moon in the Arizona desert.
A served plate of grilled sardines garnished with citrus sauce and crispy orange slices on a vibrant green background.
Ryan Mcgrath wearing a custom straw hat and denim shirt poses against a dark background in dramatic lighting.
Dramatic sunset over desert mountains with ocotillo plants and desert vegetation in the foreground against stormy clouds.
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Ryan McGrath - Owner of Trovador

The latest Trovador hat creation as a present for Richard Mille.

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