WHO WE ARE
Trois Crayons expands and connects the global drawings community. Through the annual Drawings Hub exhibition, specialist editorial magazine and inclusive programming, we are working to increase the awareness, accessibility and visibility of the art of drawing from the 15th to 21st century.
The name, Trois Crayons, is derived from the French term meaning “three crayons”, a drawing technique which utilises black, white and red chalks that rose to prominence in mid-18th century France for its particular aesthetic appeal when the chalks were used in combination.
Founded by Alesa Boyle, Tom Nevile and Sebastien Paraskevas Trois Crayons champions the primacy of drawing and simplifies access for the digital generation to all the disparate elements that make up today’s world of drawing. Trois Crayons is a venture from Mariette & Co., the company likewise behind Studiolo.
Trois Crayons 2025 Exhibition Tracing Time, at Frieze No.9 Cork Street | © Image credit, Andrew Smith Creative
THE TROIS CRAYONS MODEL
Trois Crayons endeavours to refresh the market for drawings through our annual Drawings Hub, a group selling exhibition which brings together and celebrates master works on paper across regions and centuries.
We have made it our mission to demystify acquiring drawings by the world’s best artists from renowned galleries and dealers by creating an environment in which buying drawings and works on paper is a pleasurable and straightforward experience, equally enjoyable for established collectors, new collectors and interested visitors alike.
Breaking from tradition, the Trois Crayons Drawings Hub includes no gallery booths, instead all artworks are thoughtfully curated by the Trois Crayons team to create an exhibition of the highest standard. A further deviation from the norm, the Trois Crayons model allows participants the ability to exhibit without the need to be physically present as the dedicated and knowledgeable Trois Crayons team is always on hand to assist visitors and buyers.
Recent exhibitors include W.M. Brady & Co., Ambroise Duchemin, Galerie Eric Coatalem, Colnaghi Elliott Master Drawings, Enrico Frascione Antiquario, Stephen Ongpin Fine Art, Rosenberg & Co., Nicolas Schwed, John Swarbrooke Fine Art, Nicholaas Teeuwisse OHG and Wildenstein & Co. Inc.
We have curated exhibitions showcasing exceptional works on paper over five centuries, from Old Masers to the present day, including works by such artists as Jean-Antoine Watteau, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, J.M.W. Turner, Auguste Rodin, Gustav Klimt, Henri Matisse, Gwen John, Pablo Picasso, Françoise Gilot, Andy Warhol and Jenny Saville, among many others.
Our free public talks and events which accompany each edition of the Drawings Hub have included collaborations with institutions such as the British Museum, The Courtauld, Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the Ashmolean Museum, supported by partners including The Burlington Magazine, The Drawing Foundation and Arcarta.
FIND OUT MORE VIA OUR DRAWINGS HUB
Trois Crayons 2025 Exhibition Tracing Time, at Frieze No.9 Cork Street | © Image credit, Andrew Smith Creative
MEET THE TEAM
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Alesa Boyle
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Alesa Boyle is an American who has worked in the London art market since 2017. CEO & Co-Founder of Mariette & Co., the parent company behind Trois Crayons, Alesa was previously Gallery Director and Head of Research at Stephen Ongpin Fine Art. She leads on the development of future editions of the Trois Crayons Drawings Hub and wider projects.
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Tom Nevile
EDITOR & CO-FOUNDER
Tom Nevile is a British researcher who specialises in 17th century Flemish and Italian drawings. Head of Research at Day & Faber, Tom heads the educational and academic arm of Trois Crayons, serving as Editor of the monthly newsletter and project lead for the Trois Crayons Museum Forum. -
Sebastien Paraskevas
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Sebastien Paraskevas is a Swiss CEO, investor and art collector with a passion for drawings. Director of Trois Crayons, after a first career in manufacturing Sebastien is enthusiastic about bringing new business models to the art world, with a particular focus on pre-contemporary art. -
Maggie Williams
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Maggie Williams is a British-Chinese arts management professional with over 15 years experience in the industry. Previously an Associate Gallery Director at Alon Zakaim Fine Art and as a practising visual artist, Maggie's aim is to help strengthen the existing drawings community whilst increasing accessibility and bridging the gap to the contemporary arts sector. -
Nico Robson
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Nico Robson is Operations Coordinator at Trois Crayons, supporting the company’s digital presence and design. She also manages general enquiries and is often the first point of contact via the info@troiscrayons.art email.
