DAHLIAS ETCETERA – 22” x 28” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Here’s the ultimate solution to brighten-up gloomy winter days. This highly colourful blend displays a variety of dahlias, one of my favourite flowers. Note: In background, Montreal newspaper articles (La Presse), fabric from my mother-in-law (New-Brunswick) for texture.

“FLEURS & COLOMBE” – 36” X 30” – ACRYLIQUE ET TECHNIQUES MIXTES SUR TOILE. Last time I painted flowers, they were on Frida Kahlo’s head. I then said to myself, why not make it a piece itself? Although, I had to “Samsonize” the work by perching a dove above it all. Background: A letter from Jacques-Cartier to the King Francois I, articles celebrating Montreal 375th anniversary, map of the Eastern Townships (my roots), fabrics, etc.