About The Artist

From a large family, I'm a native of Cadillac in Abitibi, north-west of the province of Quebec. I live in the Montreal area since 1969. I'm one of the few artists with coloured pencils in Quebec. Although my dream since childhood to be one day painter's fate takes an entirely different direction. My father, rather than encourage me to develop my talent, de-motivated me by constantly telling me that all painters had died poor and that I wasted my time scribbling needlessly, and that I dream in colour since I spent a lot of time drawing. At the age of sixteen years old, I left school and occupies a first job for three years in a mining company. The years following I constantly changing jobs. Totally disillusioned with my future, I can't find anywhere satisfaction functions I occupies. After completing training in graphic design at Ahuntsic College in Montreal in 1983, I left for about twenty years of drawing, because I do not believe in my talent. This project from the cradle that seemed stillborn, however, born again in January 2001. It takes a liking to my art after discovering the potential of hitherto unsuspected coloured pencils, a medium that I deserves to be known and recognized. This simple tool that seems aimed at children or at least for beginners, may surprise more than one by its extraordinary possibilities. My challenge is to persist in this choice and to discover the art lovers. Although different, the resulting works are nonetheless just as interesting as those made in oil, acrylic or any other medium. Style rather realistic figurative, I draw mostly landscapes and city streets. My open-minded creativity allows me to explore other subjects as well. My style could evolve or even change should my inspiration lead that way. Self-taught artist, I participated in more symposiums and exhibits at many locations throughout Quebec. We find my paintings in various regions of Quebec and some in the United States.