Recent Works

Finding Inspiration in Everyday Moments

I paint moments that catch my attention and stay with me — scenes of generosity, resilience, and connection across generations. These works, whether drawn from photographs or lived experience, continue that focus: ordinary gestures that reveal how people endure and relate in everyday life. Together they invite a second, closer look, making the familiar feel charged with meaning. For inquiries about available works, please contact me here.

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The Bookseller

I spent many hours in small, dusty book shops, quietly snooping in every corner without anyone ever bugging me to "help". Unfortunately, with the advent of online megastores, these delightful little spaces are disappearing. This painting is my affectionate look at the passionate, learned people who still maintain them.

Acrylic on canvas

12 x 12 x 1.5 in

$360

Acrylic painting of two teenagers sharing bread while sitting on the asphalt in front of a brick wall on which graffiti says "Après la DPJ".

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Hungry Hearts/Après la DPJ

At age 18, children taken in by Youth Protection are sent out into the world with little or no support, often ending up on the streets.

24 x 30 in

$1,800

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Intrepid

Inspired by a photo of my youngest daughter. As islanders, Montrealers often walk the waterfront in all kinds of weather.

Acrylic on canvas

36 x 48 in

$4,320

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Largesse

A photo by Philippe Arsenault inspired this painting of a common scene in Montreal parks and public places.

Acrylic on canvas

30 x 36 in

$2,700

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Kakuma

Paying homage to Kadjosi Mzaliwa, chairman of DES, a community based organization in the UNHCR Kakuma refugee camp. Their strong spirit never ceases to amaze me.

Watercolour on acid free paper

8 x 11 in

$234

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ReAl mEn TeAch

A tender scene of intergenerational learning, where an adult guides a child’s hands at the pottery wheel. Bright colour and close physical connection emphasize patience, care, and the transformative power of teaching. The work celebrates everyday mentorship and the quiet strength found in nurturing another’s creativity.

Acrylic on canvas

16 x 20 x 1.5 in

$800

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Fall The Dancer

The autumn leaves swirling in the wind on a blustery day inspired this painting.

Acrylic and ink on canvas, Black gallery frame

24 x 48 in

$2,880

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The View

A photo of a friend and his grandchild taken by his spouse inspired me to echo the sweet moment she captured.

Acrylic on canvas, Black gallery frame

20 x 28 in

$1,400

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Winter, Bearer of Life

Winter is usually portrayed as an old man. To emphasize the fact that there is life percolating under the cold and snow, I painted the season as a pregnant young woman.

Acrylic on canvas

20 x 28 in

$1,400

Watercolour painting of a woman looking out an arched window at an island, with moonlight shining on the water.

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mOTHERhood

A quiet meditation on maternal estrangement and the "no contact" phenomenon.

Watercolour on acid free paper

7.5 x 12 in

$234