“GAMINE” – 28” x 20” – Acrylic and other material on canvas. This character was created for a keen admirer of dogs, man’s best friend. On the left side of his chest is a silhouette of Gamine (Teckel breed / pet). It is in her honour that I entitled this piece: “GAMINE” (French for young girl). Given that the owner of this piece resides on Le Plateau de Montreal (neighbourhood), we can find in the background, the majestic Jacques-Cartier Bridge (right eyebrow) and a map of Montreal (on branch). Through the feathers, we can also find a few names of…

Antoine, the second boy of the Barthelot Family, loves hockey and consequently is a fan of the Montreal Canadiens.  He also plays golf, likes to have a beer or two, enjoys Chinese Food, etc.  Like his brother and sister, he studied at Le Seminaire St-Francois. Background: Newspapers and magazine articles, pictures of Michelin Guide, beer pictures, crest of Seminaire St-Francois, etc.

Born in 2003, Lori-Ève, the youngest of the three Berthelot children, is an avid soccer player. She aspires travelling to New-York City, London (U.K.) and Australia.  She adores dogs, tigers and her favourite hobby is making Brazilian bracelets. Background: Newspapers and magazine articles, articles sur Christine Sinclair (International Soccer Star), fabric (dog) of Diane Bunker (Nouveau-Brunswick), pictures of Michelin Guide, crest of Seminaire St-Francois, picture of the Caribbean, British Flag, etc.  

Born in 1992, Dave-Alex is the oldest of the three kids.  His much-loved hobby is football.  Besides, he is the Seminaire St-Francois’ football coach where he also studied as a teenager. He dreams of going to Thailand, London (U.K) and adores crime and investigation TV series. His preferred animals are the lynx and fox.  He likes playing guitar and he’s known to be a gourmet. Background: Newspapers and magazine articles, pictures of guitar player, crest of Seminaire St-Francois, flag from Thailand and U.K, etc

“Tarte Au Sucre” – 40” X 30” – Acrylic and other materials on canvas. This character was caught right after his first bite of “Tarte Au Sucre” (Sugar Pie), the exquisite delight of all Quebecers.  As you can perceive, he was half asleep and all of a sudden, he showed (by his expression), a tasteful appreciation. Background: Saint-Mathieu’s « Tarte Au Sucre» recipe, articles of Montreal’s newspapers, map of Montreal’s metro, image of knife / fork for our gourmet, etc.

“Frontenac Et Ses Crapets Soleil” (Frontenac And His Sunfish) – 40” X 30” – Acrylic and other materials on canvas. A scene of the 70’s-80’s that represents my vivid childhood recollections at the SAMSON’s cottage by the “Petit Lac Magog”.  “Les Pieds Pendant Au Bout Du Quai” – A popular folk song of « Beau-Dommage » - we could appreciate the stunning multicolour fish that no one would want to catch; The Sunfish.  Nope, they’re not edible but how pretty to watch swimming.  Nevertheless, I enjoyed them. Background: Image of Sunfish, image of the popular Quebec City Hotel: Le Chateau Frontenac, image…

  “L’Italien à Montréal” – 28” X 20” – Acrylic and other materials on canvas. Considering the colours of the Italian emblem, green, red and white are predominant in this piece. As most of major cities, Montreal ensures also its little Italy. A district close to The Jean-Talon market that makes you “travel” without having to fly for 6 hours. A ‘hood where you can savour the best pasta, pizza and shots of espresso. You can catch a colourful melting pot of Quebecois, English and Italian dialects. Truly, don’t be stunned if you pick up the three lingos in the…