Focusing on traditional painterly realism, using oil as her medium of choice, Arlette achieves rich, detailed light–filled interior settings and landscapes. She uses colour and strong graphic composition to evoke the pleasurable and romantic atmosphere of the home and familiar relaxed settings and surroundings. In 2005, following a long career affiliated with printing and administrative graphic design, Arlette decides to realize her life long dream and begins to paint. What started out only as a hobby, soon evolved into a daily passion. Artist Statement: “Simple scenes and images that convey feelings of romance and comfort inspire me and urge me to paint”. Upcoming Exhibitions: Coloris sur la Baie, Major Art Show, 2808 Chamberland Street Rockland Ontario October 25th and 26th 2008 www.colorissurlabaie.com Artistic Activities: 2007 : Exhibition Eugène Racette Gallery, Orléans, Ontario, Group Show 2006 : Juried Budding Artists Exhibition – Arteast, Orleans, Ontario 2006 : Exhibition, Centre culturel, La Ste Famille, Student Artist Group Show, Rockland, Ontario. Public Choice Award. Courses and Workshops: 2005-2008 : Centre culturel, La Ste famille with Aline Joanis, Rockland, Ontario 2006 : Workshop with John Alexander Day, Rothwell Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario 2006 : « Plein-air » session, Cumberland Museum with Aline Joanis and group of artists, Cumberland, Ontario Art Related Membership: Arteast, Orléans, Ontario http://www.colorissurlabaie.comshapeimage_1_link_0
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