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Lost Together
Owls

Lost Together

“LOST TOGETHER” - 36” X 48” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This piece was commissioned to celebrate “Yélène”s birthday and to emphasize many unique moments of a Montreal family.  Besides their dwelling in the big city, they also have a “pied à terre” in the Owl’s Head area of the Eastern Townships.  So it goes without saying that this new character has found its perfect home. Embedded between the layers of paint, you will find items that have been precious to Mathieu, Marie-Hélène and their kids throughout the years.  You will locate their first car (Volkswagen Beetle), Bailey…

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December 23, 2019
Between The Breaks
Guitar

Between The Breaks

“BETWEEN THE BREAKS - 30” X 40” Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. I had the privilege to create a unique and personalized piece for this very passionate guitarist from Vancouver, British Columbia. This 12-string guitar was created for an avid fan of Canadian folk music.  In this piece, the great Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers are honoured with the cover of a few of their albums and lyrics of Geoff’s preferred songs. I entitled this piece: “BETWEEN THE BRAKES”, the title of a Stan Rogers’ famous album. Embedded between the layers of paint, we can locate a sketch designed…

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December 20, 2019
ALEXANDER
L'Orchestre classique de Montréal (OCM) / Violin

ALEXANDER

“ALEXANDER” - 30” X 40” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This unique and prismatic piece was created to highlight the 80th anniversary of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal founded in 1939. It pays tribute to his founder Alexander Brott. Today, his son Boris Brott remains the artistic director and conductor of the orchestra. Embedded within the layers of paint, you will find a signed music score of the father (ALEXANDER), dated on March 8th, 1954. You will also notice the works of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”. Furthermore, you observe the map of the…

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September 17, 2019
Rooster

LE COQ

LE COQ - 60” X 48” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. The rooster symbolizes luck, strength and resilience.  This striking and vibrant character announces dawn; therefore what a splendid way to kick-start your day with a myriad of colours upon your awakening. Background: Embedded within the layers of paint, you will find: Clips of “Paul à Montréal” from the popular Quebec cartoonist: Michel Rebagliati.  Map of the Montreal metro system. Article of the Montreal newspaper LA PRESSE, gourmet section (then paper printed). My mother-in-law’s fabrics, plaster and burlap in texture. Scottish tartan.

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August 1, 2019
GEMMA
Dog

GEMMA

GEMMA: 40” x 30” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. I am unveiling this commissioned piece that highlights the life of this beloved boxer dog named GEMMA. This creation was also painted in honour of two cherished characters in the life of this lady from Vancouver, British Columbia. The hummingbird and palm trees represents the family’s appreciation of the City of Palm Springs. We also find the thistle pattern, two family tartans, the scottish flag and prefered scotch distillery to indicate the scottish roots of the Mitchell-Taylor family. Many other items are embedded within the multiple layers of paint.…

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June 9, 2019
Wild Flowers
Flowers

Wild Flowers

WILD FLOWERS : 30” X 24” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Here it is, FLEURS SAUVAGES (wild flowers) phase 2. This version is more textured, more expressive and even more vibrant. If you need to enhance a small corner of your environment, don’t hesitate to contact me. I have entitled this piece WILD FLOWERS for the unexpected conception of its blossoms as well as to emphasize the subtle presence of the dove and the bee in this fauve composition. Note: Embedded within the layers of paint, you will find an article of the newspaper La Presse (Pierre Foglia: “T’es belle”…

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May 27, 2019