Solange Paquette Artiste

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So, where does "Solange Paquette Artiste" come from? Since my early childhood, I can remember feeling a deep love and connection for the entire living world, especially animals. Even before learning to read, I was lost in fascination, contemplating the images in the Life Encyclopedia and National Geographic. Soon, I began to reproduce parts of this magic universe through drawing. Over the years, I received a lot of compliments for my work, and for a while, I thought I might pursue a career in the arts. But life took another direction, and artistic creation was put on the back burner.

Two things changed everything: my kids left the nest, and digital photography came along. The first gave me more time and freedom to explore my art and to travel. With the second, I was finally able to capture high-quality images of the natural world I love so much. Photography has become a very important means of expression for me now. It also allows me to draw inspiration for almost all my creative work from my own pictures—except for commissions, of course.

Born and raised in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, in a house where animals were not allowed, I am now very happy to live in the beautiful countryside of the Eastern Townships, surrounded by my beloved nature. Emma, a splendid Quarter Horse mare, has also shared my world, feeding another of my passions: horses.

Expressing the beauty of the living world, now that we are putting it on the brink of disappearance, fills me with a new sense of urgency and necessity. To do so, I like to explore a multitude of mediums—I wish to try them all! These days, colored pencils, charcoal, pastel, and watercolor are featured in my studio. However, oil paintings may soon make an appearance, as they were my favorites in my younger years.

I am a self-taught artist and I am constantly learning. I would like to invite you to follow me through my artistic journeys, my nature discoveries, and my travel encounters.

I am always available and listening to create a custom piece for you and with you: an animal portrait, a special memory, or a unique artwork that you will cherish forever.