Colette Paul, Landscape Artist

Art has always been a part of my life. My passion for painting stems from my childhood at my grandmother's, in Arthabaska, Quebec in the "Region des Bois Francs". She encouraged me to paint the world of nature as I saw it. My mother nurtured my artistic expressions through her examples of creativity, and her many talents. were an inspiration. I recall art and creativity playing a large role in my family at a time when old fashioned traditions were passed on to the next generation, whether it was quilting, knitting and sewing, wall hangings, making a child's toy, home decorating, painting, music, gardening,

My current focus is on watercolors, a challenging though satisfying medium. I paint the Vermont Landscape in its ever changing moods. I strive to capture the essence of the peace and tranquility of the rural settings. I particularly enjoy barns and moonscapes. I also enjoy painting with acrylics and oils. One of my inspirations is my home in Monkton. It is my living canvas, a continuing work in progress. A place where I find solace, a place where time slows down and mindfulness is possible. Possibilities here seem endless.