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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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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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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