Author: MarcSamson

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fish

GIN & TONIQUE

“GIN & TONIQUE” - 28” X 20” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Those who know me well, know that I am behind supporting local businesses. One could say that the COVID pandemic has made this even more important to me than ever. In this painting, I have incorporated many local gins as well as 1642 tonic, also a local product. The colours I chose have a special significance in this piece. Certain gins (like the Bleu Royal brand) change colours when something acidic such as tonic or lemon are added. A beautiful display of colours appears in front…

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December 11, 2020
Bike / Cat

LOVE CAT

LOVE CAT - 28” 20” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Who wouldn't want to go on an adventure with the love of their life? Here, our character patiently awaits his master, ready to embark on a romantic and colourful escapade with a bottle of wine from the Jacques Cartier 1534 reserve, nothing less. Embedded within the layers of paint, you will find Montreal newspaper articles on Winter Cycling, the Montreal Metro map and a photo of our favorite explorer, Jacques Cartier. In texture: Plaster and burlap.

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December 11, 2020
Owls

LE GARS DU PLATEAU

LE GARS DU PLATEAU - 18” X 24" – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Here we have a hip dude who lives on the famous neighbourhood of Montreal’s Plateau. He doesn’t own a car so he gets around on a BIXI or by public transit. He reads LE PLATEAU newspaper as well as other local publications. This guy is down to earth. In fact he wears earthy tones very well like shades of brown, gray, beige, rust as well as a variety of reds and blues to compliment these colours. Embedded within the layers of paint, one might notice…

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December 11, 2020
Flowers

Fleurs sur méditerranée

Fleurs sur méditerranée - 20” x 28” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This floral arrangement with a perched dove was inspired by several paintings of this style that I painted in the past. This time, the flowers composed of pink, salmon and purple tones harmonize very well with the light blue sky shimmering on the calming turquoise of the Mediterranean Sea. Between the layers of paint, you will find newspaper articles, crossword puzzles as well as comics of our famous Quebec cartoonist Michel Rebagliati. Texture: plaster and fabrics from my mother-in-law.

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December 11, 2020
fish

STARFISH

STARFISH
 - 24” X 18” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This eccentric swimmer was inspired by my series of “sunfish” which I love to paint over and over again. As most of you know, I have a bias toward this fish species that most despise. I have always been captivated by its vivid colours sparkling in the sunlight. Within the many layers of paint, you detect items that make me smile such as: the Batman symbol, several trademarks reminding me of my childhood, the Olympic rings, Montreal newspaper articles (on the 1976 Olympics) and comics by our favorite…

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December 11, 2020
Abstract

LIBERTÀ

LIBERTÀ – 48” x 30” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. See description in French version. This painting is sold! If you would like to order a personalized painting for you or a loved one, please fill out this form:

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December 5, 2020
Owls

TE QUIERO

“TE QUIERO” - 30 ”X 40” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This personalized piece was created for a couple who met almost 30 years ago in Sainte-Foy, in the suburbs of Quebec City. Several items incorporated in this creation tell a few chapters of their beautiful romance. Firstly, you find a “C”, on the left side of our character’s chest. This represents several meanings. One of them, coming from Captain of a team of 4 players. Secondly, both parents share surnames that start with the letter “C”. They both lead a winning team at the door number 5288…

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November 20, 2020
Owls

PETTERSSON

“PETTERSSON” - 30” X 40” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This personalized piece was created to celebrate the love of this young woman for Canada’s national sport, hockey. Being a Vancouverite, she cheers for the local team, the Vancouver Canucks. One of her favourite players is Elias PETTERSSON, that explains the title of this creation and the team logo on the chest of our character. Herself a soccer player and huge patriotic sports fan, you can find Canada’s flag, the olympic rings, a soccer ball and sport articles embedded within the layers of paint. She is also breathes…

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September 3, 2020
Guitar

CROSSROADS

“CROSSROADS” - 36” X 48” - Acrylique et techniques mixtes sur toile. Cette toile est un cadeau surprise pour un jeune homme de 21 ans venant tout juste d’accomplir quelque chose de très remarquable avec l’obtention de son baccalauréat en finance (avec honneurs) à l’université d’Ottawa. Cette oeuvre est intitulée CROSSROADS pour symboliser les choix importants que nous devons tous prendre à un moment précis de notre vie. Non seulement ce titre représente un album musical préféré mais rappelle aussi une profonde signification spirituelle. À l’intersection de plusieurs chemins, bien choisir et passer à l’action peut faire toute la difference…

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September 2, 2020