Myriam’s journey with painting animals began in 2014, when she moved into her present-day home and studio. On a bare white wall, she envisioned an old bison, running in the snow, its beard and coat floating in the wind.
From there her exploration of painting bison began. That exploration led to the Animals in Motion and Polar Bears series.
An outdoors and animal lover, Myriam is filled with wonder over nature’s immensity and beauty. It sparks a deep sense of gratitude and awe that she brings into every canvas.
In early childhood, Myriam watched her grandmother practice Sumi-e and Ikebana (Japanese ink art and flower arranging), two ancient art forms that aim to capture the essence or “life spirit” of the subject, using minimal brush strokes and lines, where less, is more.
This minimalism and process continue to influence her work today.
As a former dancer, Myriam is continuously inspired by the strength, grace and fragility of the body. On her canvas, the essence of these beautiful animals is captured.
Myriam studied Fine Arts at Laval University and at Claude Watson School for the Arts. She also studied dance at the National Ballet School of Canada and later at l’École de danse contemporaine in Montreal. She donates 3% of her sales to chosen organizations throughout the year.
Myriam was born in Quebec City, but calls Montreal home. She has two beautiful children, they are the light of her life.
