ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

• 1968-1986 Born in Montreal, Canada. Raised in an atmosphere of style and art, I spent many hours making my own clothing and learning everything about art and sewing. I spent the summer of 1984 with my aunt FRANCINE GRAVEL, a well know artist who taught me the basics of painting. She was a great inspiration and encouraged me to pursue my dreams of becoming an artist.
• 1986-1989 Completed a degree in men's Fashion Design Marie-Victorin College, Montreal, Quebec.
• 1990 Completed an attestation of study in painting textile from Centre of search and design in impression textile, Montreal, PQ.
• 1989-2000 Worked as a pattern-maker, painter, and seamstress in the movie industry. I had two sons.
• 2001-2003 Moved to Vancouver and began a series of watercolors and an experimental project.
• 2003 Completed a diploma in Makeup Artistry at the Institute Edith Serei, Montreal, PQ.
• 2003-2006 Moved back to Montreal. I began a series of watercolors and acrylic paintings where I added embroidery. I cut different shapes out of my own prints and experimented with collage techniques.
• 2006-2007 Returned to Vancouver and decided to continue my dreams of working as an artist, expanding on the creative ideas that I started with a few years earlier. I have exhibited approximately 20 original works at BLISS Asian Bistro since February 2007. This autumn I plan to launch a collection of pieces entitled "A Blend of Culture"; a mixed media presentation. Right now I preparing for autumn/winter 2008 a series of abstract landscape.
• 2008-2009 Returned to Montreal for exploring new projet, see familly and be ready for new decision and a trip to Mexico.