Christine
Gagnon

All the movements of everyday life inspire me, and I seek to celebrate life in all its forms.

People say to me 'Oh, you're so talented' so I think in my head: yes, I'm lucky, but above all stubborn' to learn, experiment, and refine my techniques because it doesn't come by itself.

Born in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, Canada, my artistic journey has been a real adventure, from painting on stones and wood in my childhood to studying the techniques of the great masters.  I took painting classes at a fine arts school in Montreal: Mission Renaissance; The school belongs to two wonderful artists: Hélène Béland and Daniel Brient, my teachers.

I learned through the techniques of the great masters.  Each reproduction allowed me to discover a different vision of our world, helping me to find my style. Then I let myself be inspired by artists such as David Leffel, César Santos and Ginsburg. Their thoughtful approach and technical mastery allowed me to understand that painting requires foolproof logic, regardless of the style. This awareness allows me to experiment, learn, and evolve as an artist. 
My artistic approach is often to use the Flemish classical painting method (grisailles and glazes) over time my work has evolved to include elements of impressionism and abstract expressionism, often mixed on the same canvas. Flemish techniques offer a wealth of detail, while Impressionism has a unique way of capturing the atmosphere. It's an interesting combination of influences that interests me.

I'm constantly trying to capture the energy and light of my stories; A certain atmosphere that can be told. All the movements of everyday life inspire me, and I seek to capture and celebrate these precious and fleeting moments of life, with all their colors, emotions, and energy.

My work seems to evolve faster and faster by experimenting with other mediums.   My only constant is my quest to capture and reproduce these fleeting moments so art lovers can experience them personally.
 My goal? Convey feelings of serenity, hope, life, and beauty.

My personal experiences have a significant influence on my artistic practice. I also incorporate into my work reflections on current events such as the situation in Israel and Gaza, which corresponds to the latter commission that I have been asked to produce.

               This hopefully makes my art both accessible and deeply human.