Biography and approach
Annette Cormier painter
Biography
I was born in Caraquet N.-B. and in 1988, I left my beautiful little coastal town to move to Toronto.
As far as I can remember, arts always fascinated me and when I left my native ‘’Acadie’’, I felt the urge to explore the artistic side of me and follow my dreams. Once in Toronto, I started my art journey by taking an interior design course. Then, life brought me to Laval city, in Quebec, where I completed this formation.
This did not fulfill my needs; I wanted a way to express myself without barriers, without constraint. I started taking formations in fine arts, and I knew then, that I had found what I was looking for: my very own language to express my creative drive. Since then, I am always seeking new ways to improve and expand my knowledge and competences in art.
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Artistic approach
I mainly paint in oil for the richness, the density, and the sensuality of the paint. I also like to use acrylic for all the magnificent textures that can be obtained. I also like exploring other mediums such as encaustic, pastel, ink and mixed media.
The creative process births from a picture, a theme, a photo or an observation. When my idea settles, I then think of the composition. I first do a quick sketch which soon turns into a detailed drawing. I then transfer my drawing to the canvasI paint still lives, landscapes, seascapes and portraits. Realism and abstraction may certainly stand alongside each other and the subjects that I paint can vary.
My goal is to share a bit of beauty and color from my trips, my day to day life, and my experiences so that at your turn, you can imagine your very own story.
