I am a Contemporary French Artist. I provide original paintings which I exhibit in my art studio / art gallery . Only the finest quality artist paints and materials are used for total satisfaction.
I was born in Tahiti, lived in France, and have been living in Australia since 1982. I am a local Kuranda artist established since 1990.
Art has always been part of my life. Having an artist Mum meant I was always surrounded by artwork, the scent of oil paints and linseed oils, art tools and easels were part of my daily décor.
Experimenting throughout my career I found my style to be of simple lines with layers of bold vibrant colours. My artwork takes me to places I have never been before. I want my audience to feel a sense of fascination.
I am a self-taught freelance artist. I consider myself privileged as I make a living as an artist and manage my own art studio & gallery in the Kuranda Village where I can showcase and interact directly with my customers. I can satisfy their curiosity as they step into my creative space.
I prefer to paint with acrylic paints allowing me to apply thick layers with my palette knife building-up texture, I use any other tools I find handy in my studio, I even use my fingers and my own shirt, that is why you see me covered in paint.
I have a soft spot for painting female nudes and their cats - I tend to be cheeky!! it must be my French heritage. I also paint sailing boats, horses, birds giving me a sense of freedom. My landscapes represent my region the World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.