Hélène Desjardins
Artist Statement
For 35 years, watercolour has been my preferred means of expression. I have had the privilege of learning from Jean-Yves Guindon, an internationally renowned watercolorist, whose techniques have enriched my practice. However, it is by experimenting and exploring on my own that I have developed my own style. Curious about new forms of expression, I recently discovered graphite, which allows me to deepen my portrait work and capture all the subtleties of faces.
I love experiencing the emotional connections between music and watercolour. It brings me to a place of peace and tranquility. Flowers and animals are my favorite choices.
Stephanie Pehar
Artist Statement
Stephanie Pehar is a watercolor artist and photographer based west of Montreal, QC. She finds endless inspiration in the beauty of nature and loves creating portraits of birds, animals, botanicals, and people.
Her watercolor paintings blend realistic detail with a soft, expressive touch. Combining painterly textures with an illustrative sensibility, she captures the spirit of her subjects in a way that feels both intimate and slightly otherworldly, often evoking a sense of wisdom and enchantment.
Rooted in a personal journey of self-discovery, her work invites viewers to pause and connect — with the quiet magic of the natural world, and with something deeper in themselves.
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