OUR ARTISTS
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Julie Duplantie
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Lorraine Paradis
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Manon Bureau
I have been a decorative painting teacher for 20 years now. During my second maternity leave, I started painting on wood with Michel Therrien. I was immediately stung by this form of art, I haven't stopped since. So I sign up for multiple courses with several authors, on different surfaces (wood, fabric, canvas) to get to practice different techniques and mediums. I want to learn everything.
My passion for Imitation stained-glass (faux vitrail) was born when I met Julie Lafaille and Andrée Bourguignon more than 13 years ago at an arts fair in Boucherville. And this passion only grew with the arrival of Josée Cloutier's pattern packets.
Imitation stained-glass is really my passion, I always want to do it, my brain thinks Imitation stained-glass. Not being a creator of pattern packets, I have first chosen, with the authorization of Geneviève Charron of La Petite Maison, my Imitation stained-glass inspirations from her large collection of drawings. And to help me share this crazy passion with you, Josée Cloutier offered to adapt some of her drawings and publish them as pattern packets. So much fun I have to do that!
Manon Pilote
Ever since I was young, art has been an integral part of my life. As a teenager, sewing was my passion, I loved creating my own clothes. I taught sewing for 18 years. I also obtained a degree in graphic arts and I practiced this profession for several years. I often thought that when I retired, I could paint. I rather made it my job when I discovered decorative painting. It was a real thunderbolt. I signed up for every course available and got myself a ton of books to learn even more. Since 1999, I have passed on my passion to my students, while continuing my development with several authors, such as Heather Redick, Linda Lock, Peggy Harris, Carol Forsyth, Sharon McNamara, Willow Wolfe, to name a few. Whether it's faux stained glass, rouging, oil, acrylic, everything interests me! For several years now, companies have been trying to invent new mediums to allow us to produce extraordinary works while having fun.
Marc Galipeau
Born in 1967 in Montérégie, painter Marc Galipeau has always been attracted to the arts. His primary and secondary studies were tinged with multiple experiences in the field. He has since participated in numerous art competitions, thus drawing little by little a growing passion. In 1987 he began a bachelor's degree in orthopedagogy at the University of Montreal. Studies that will end successfully three years later. He then devoted the next eight years to working with students in difficulty. Day after day he designs a pictorial world adapted to their needs in order to overcome their academic difficulties. When he was offered a full-time job as a teacher, he made the very difficult choice to refuse to try his luck in the artistic field. Several jobs will bring him to his final goal; First a graphic designer in a local newspaper, a waiter in a small café then a clerk in a reproduction center, Marc was then able to devote all his free time to painting and slowly move towards his dream, living solely from his art. Self-taught, he observes, discusses with professional artists, experiments, questions himself, takes a few drawing lessons, explores movement, light, color and constantly questions himself. For more than 15 years he worked on his art. He created a whimsical world belonging to him and, little by little, certain major art galleries in Quebec and Canada opened them up to him. With his colorful characters and overflowing with a great joie de vivre, Marc travels the province and exhibits his works in the United States, France and Belgium. His work was noticed at this time, among others, by the members of the board of the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris, where he was admitted as a member from his second participation in the Carrousel du Louvre exhibition. The Académie des Beaux Arts du Québec also recognized his work in 2009 and admitted him as an academician. Always aiming to go further and perfect his art, Marc explores a new way to express his uniqueness and creativity. He then embarked on the path of abstraction. A difficult road constantly reflecting her moods and bringing to the surface emotions that had long since been forgotten. Dozens of canvases and tubes of color passed under his fingers before he was satisfied with his work. After more than 7 years of artistic research, his constantly evolving approach leads him to present his current work to you. More refined and freer, the space of his work leaves more room for the conquest of new pictorial experiences. Marc managed to give himself, at every moment, the chance to start again, to move towards his inner world. Looking for a different look in what is most fundamental as opposed to graphics or aesthetics imposes, here is his quest. Breaking down the barriers of methodology and letting spontaneity speak are the two new guidelines added to his work plan.
Martine Pépin
From an early age, his love of painting and drawing is growing day by day. She becomes his beautician but never leaves. She obtained a certificate from the Ministry of Education in drawing and painting and made it his profession. Whether on canvas, wood, fabric, metal or glass it is constantly innovating techniques. His creativity is boundless, it transmits its knowledge to others by moving into teaching for fifteen years. His unique works will captivate you with their originality.
Maude Robichaud Godin
Maude is a multidisciplinary artist full of imagination. She lived in New Brunswick all her life before going to school in Quebec City.
She studied visual art for one year before moving to graphic design at Cégep de Sainte-Foy where she is currently studying.
Ever since she was a child she has been creating, drawing, painting, sculpting and digital arts. Her favorite medium is watercolor, she also uses acrylic, porcelain paint, dry pastel, graphite, alcool based ink and many others.
In 2017 she decides to open her small company "MRG Art & Design", a combination between graphic design and art.
In 2018 she opened her Etsy shop (MRGIllustration) to sell objects derived from her illustrations, mostly stickers.
Mélanie Boulet
Melanie has explored multi-faceted decorative painting over the past decade. She finds an unparalleled pleasure in painting everyday objects in order to revive them in new colors. She has the talent to shape her environment so that it is more like her. This privilege, she is delighted to pass on to the children by a generous and quality education.
Monic Girard
Being a painter since 1985, she grew up aroung visual artists since her father is one of the creators of visual arts fairs for the lower Laurentides.
Monic has been a teacher for over 20 years and a pattern designer for 7 years. First oil painter, she discovered decorative painting 15 years ago and it was love at first sight!
She loves to work with different textures on canvas and uses different mediums to always experiment new techniques.
Monic is the organizer of Paint in Quebec and is President of the Academy of Decorative Painting of Quebec in 2018/2019. She offers her experience to academicians, all in a cordial atmosphere.
Since 2018, she has been teaching the basics of decorative painting in Florida. She has been a guest artist for over 3 years on Art Waves in Toronto to teach her techniques. Some of her paintings were showned in an art gallery.
Since 2015, she is an "Artist Helper" for DecoArt and proud to inform you about the different products. Since 2017, she uses Demco's Art Pro brushes. Her patterns present them to you now since she only uses these brushes in her paintings.
Now, retired from her job, she is dedicated entirely to creating patterns for you.
Nancy Frenette
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Nathalie Venne
Nathalie Venne has always painted, but what she loves above all is teaching. Contact with people who share his passion is essential. In his classes, you will learn several techniques to create works in your image, while having fun.
Nathalie has developed a naive, playful and very colorful style that is very particular to her. Through her works, she wants to open a door to her imaginary world and transmit her joie de vivre to you.
Nathalie's most precious treasure is her family. Her husband, her four grown daughters and two beautiful grandchildren Anastasia and Jacob are a constant source of inspiration for her.
Patricia Vigneault
Coming from the field of IT, I discovered a great passion for the visual arts. The design of training documents was a revelation as to the awareness of my talent. The arrival of my children led me to reflect on my career plan. Wanting to combine work and family, I decided to devote myself to my new passion. I therefore took several courses and training to deepen my knowledge. Being self-taught, I proved to myself that I could become an accomplished artist capable of producing original and quality creations. Having touched on several aspects of decorative painting, it was painting on glass and porcelain that caught my attention. This is how Pensée déco was born, where I create and make unique and personalized pieces. The inspiration for my creations always comes from my child's heart. I like to create pretty characters painted with mixtures of bright and current colors. My attention to detail makes my work unique and I am very fortunate to be able to share this great passion with you.
Peggy Petit
Peggy Petit lives near Paris in France. After long studies of German and law, and several years working for the French Ministry of National Education, she stopped everything to give painting lessons and workshops, as well as stained glass (lead method and Tiffany) . In 2008 and 2009, she lives near New York in the United States to follow her husband who works there and she discovers the fascinating world of mixed media. Since her return to France, she has been teaching her techniques combining paper collages, painting, textures and combining all kinds of mediums. In August 2012, she gave her first workshops in Quebec.
Réjeanne Rousseau
Born in Quebec City, Réjeanne Rousseau has been expressing herself by painting since 1999. She devotes herself full-time to painting by creating her own creations and giving training at her studio in St- Augustin de Desmaures. His favorite subjects are rural scenes and all the elements that can refer to them. She regularly paints on canvas, wood, fabric, metal and glass items. She is particularly fond of giving a second life to old obsolete objects so that they become an original decorative element in a country setting or even in a more modern setting. She likes to share her passion by hosting regular training sessions at her workshop, advising enthusiasts in the realization of personalized projects, or by leading one-day training seminars. Teaching allows him to share her passion, transmit her knowledge and surpass herself. Moreover, she regularly invites painters to her studio for training sessions, which allows her to discuss, collaborate, evolve and share different techniques with students. Réjeanne Rousseau is an artist in constant development. She is always looking for new ideas to integrate specific decorative elements for the creation of a personalized decor. She is a valued artist, trainer and advisor.
Sara Fillion
At the age of 8 years, I began painting classes in oil that I continued until the age of 17. I then made my diploma in arts at the Cégep de Chicoutimi. I worked at that time in a hardware store as an artist. After three years of work in 1995, I had the crazy idea of opening a craft shop and framing. Having finished my December and having acquired some experience working with the public and the material arts, I felt good enough to hold such a trade.
With only 20 years old at the time and no experience in accounting or administration, you can imagine that I learned a lot from my mistakes ... But my many talents of multidisciplinary artist and my great sense of resourcefulness allowed me to continue business and meet all the demands of my customers.
At first, craft classes proved very popular and made me know in my area. Then I engaged several professors of painting. The demand was even stronger, so I threw myself to the teaching of painting. I learned this business of self-taught. I also took some courses in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the early years of the "Passion Colours". It was the return of this great event that I began to design "patterns of decorative painting." As they were quickly appreciated, they made a tour of Quebec quickly ... And the collection is growing ... My imagination would not have quite the collection of items to be painted fabric and wood was formed gradually. To date, I have trained hundreds of students and faculty and designed hundreds of items to paint and paint patterns.
I am proud of all you distribute my products and above all, to convey my passion for decorative painting.
Sophie Perreault (Ateliers de Sophie)
Multidisciplinary Sophie Perreault was born in Montreal and spent much of her childhood in Rivière-du-Loup. She currently lives in Farnham where she is self-employed
In the early 1990s, she completed studies in computer graphics. As a graphic designer, she produced, among other things, the cover of the English album "Higher" by Roch Voisine in 2002. From 2001 to 2008 she was also a trainer in computer graphics.
In 2008, after completing a B.A.C. multidisciplinary including a certificate in visual art, a second certificate in training and a third in communication and multimedia, she decided to start a career as an artist.
In addition to painting, she gives painting lessons for adults and children as well as art workshops of all kinds.
Since 2010, she has added another string to her bow by creating decorative painting patterns.
In 2013, her ever-growing need to learn led her to a completely different field, which is energy healing and massage therapy. So she continues to follow her path and do what she is passionate about.
Artistic approach
From her beginnings in charcoal, where she mainly reproduced faces from photos, she moved towards landscapes with oil paint. She also experiments with watercolors and acrylics, but nothing charms her more than the texture of oil and its smell.
Despite her love at first sight for oil, her ever-increasing need to have contact with artistic matter led her to explore different mediums and mixed techniques. This exploration also allows her to have fun with subjects that inspire her such as landscapes, flowers and abstraction.
The use of transparency has already inspired her first artist's book. And it is from this attraction for transparency that a new passion was born, stained glass. According to the inspiration of the moment, we will occasionally find in her paintings sometimes a few small elements of stained glass, sometimes pieces of white glass cut, ground and painted according to the desired shape and image.
This great adventure continues to evolve. The creation of his fake stained glass patterns leads her to explore the different avenues that this painting offers her. Her new creations are reminiscent of the light and transparency of stained glass that she still adores, while being tinted with colors just as bright as each other!
Stéphanie Filion
Ever since I was a child, I have always been creative and inclined to draw. My academic career has always brought me to areas where it was possible for me to satisfy my artistic side. I completed a DEC in Plastic Arts at Édouard Montpetit and then did a year in arts, letters and media in Saint-Hyacinthe. All this to be able to prepare to move to Quebec and do a DEC in interior design that I finished in 2011.
This course allowed me to touch as much digital art as visual art. I am a very analytical person in my work. I can spend a lot of time thinking about a design or color combinations before arriving at a final product. Whether in interior design or in my patterns.
In addition to being self-employed, I joined the Pin-So team in 2019. Then in 2021, with the help of Éditions CDP, I started making patterns. I think this is a great way to share my art and my passion. Especially since I really like giving advice and tips to people around me. I also invite you to follow me on Facebook or Instagram to see my creations!
Suzanne Claveau
Born in 1957 in Ville Saguenay, Suzanne studied Fine Arts at the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada. At the end of her studies, painting became a mode of expression that fascinated her. The artist then devoted her time to teaching her art, to symposia and exhibitions where she won several prizes and mentions, not to mention perfecting her technique with the renowned late Mrs. Marthe McLeod of Beauport, followed by several other classes of Masters. It is through her daring and vibrant colors that she shares her joie de vivre with us. After more than thirty years of career, Suzanne opens doors on the European and American side. Established in the region of Portneuf, Quebec, in her new Atelier-Boutique on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, she finds there an environment that allows her to flourish fully. The grandiose landscapes and the human warmth of her region mean that the artist has never felt so good and inspired to create. Brushes, colors, light, everything goes there to make us vibrate more!
Valérie Migneault
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