Annelise Gadoury
@annelisegado.bsky.social
Painter and art teacher chasing the beauty of the everyday in watercolor and oils. Probably spends too much time planning courses. Based in Montréal, Québec. Je parle français. www.annelisegadoury.com
Boys Throwing Pebbles into the River | Karoly Ferenczy #Impressionism #Post-Impressionism #art #artist #painting #skyart
Euan Uglow's still-lifes were only realised after a slow, painstaking practice of observation, measurement, correction, and re-correction - left visible are the structural, geometric lines of symmetry used to create the perfectly proportioned and centred composition.
At my friend Natalie’s place. Watercolour 9” x 12”. #workonpaper #art #contemporaryart #interiors #domesticscenes #watercolour
By Jacqueline Brison (1932-2006). It was painted around 1960. I love her bold outlines and vibrant colours.
'𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙮'@oh-that-guy.bsky.social · 2y agoHuile Sur Toile | Jacqueline Brison #art #artist #painting #skyart
A watercolour from my sketchbook: the dining room overlooking the yard, painted in the early hours on Dec 26th. 9” x 12”. #watercoloursketching #paintedinteriors #earlyhours #art #contemporaryart #domesticscenes
Morning from Kyiv! The night was calm here; Not everywhere in Ukraine. I read about 103 drones. I had a #warcoffee and am going to write. Sunday Letter day. Today's Ukrainian art: Yurii Denysenkov (born in 1985), The One Who Left, 2021
A view of Quebec City, as seen from the top of Escalier du Faubourg, on a very cold January day. Oil on canvas, 24” x 30”. #quebec #art #oilpainting #urbanlandscape
I went to the Helen McNicoll retrospective at the MNBAQ, and I was fascinated by her impeccable technique: rays of sun in impasto, rich colours, excellent brushwork. #impressionism
This is Rue Claire-Fontaine in Quebec City, on a very cold winter day. I used to live near this street. It’s painted with water-soluble graphite, an interesting and portable medium. 10” x 12”. #graphite #urbanlandscape #worksonpaper
L’Anse-aux-Érables, watercolour, 9” x 12”. A peaceful place I visit regularly with my family. It’s on the shores of the Saguenay River, Quebec. #watercolour #saguenay
This is a painting of my dad, who would have celebrated his birthday today. He was a violin maker, and earlier in life, an engineer. In his later years, he had Alzheimer’s. This is inspired by one of the last photos I took of him. He didn’t talk much anymore, but that time he gave us a thumbs up. 1/
A portrait of my mother at 10, when she joined the Girl Scouts. Oil on paper, 9” x 11”. #art #painting #figurativeart #worksonpaper
Time to work
Art Is For Living@artisforliving.bsky.social · 2y agoToni Morrison's words from 2015, as timely as ever: “This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.” #art #writing #courage #booksky
This small oil on paper depicts four children—my mother, aunt, and uncles—playing in the sand. Based on a photograph taken by my grandfather, the painting has few details and no faces, focusing instead on the essence of the moment. #figurativeart #familystories #worksonpaper #contemporaryart
This oil on paper depicts a family visit during Christmas, based on an old photograph. I was a baby, sitting on my father’s knees, with my mother seated in front of us. Though I have no memory of this moment, the painting explores the fragmented way we piece together our past. #contemporarypainting
This painting is inspired by a photograph taken by my maternal grandfather, a gifted photographer and skilled draughtsman. He captured this scene in the Mauricie region, Quebec, in the 50’s. Oil on paper, 9” x 11”. #landscapeart #oilpainting #art
Henri Matisse A Glimpse of Notre-Dame in the Late Afternoon
An oil portrait of my son at 12, wearing his pajamas in the sun on a camping trip. I like how his eyes are visible through his sunglasses, adding a subtle depth to the scene. I’m happy to remember this carefree, stress-free week spent with family and friends. #contemporaypainting #family
Félix Vallotton’s sunsets feel otherworldly, and completely captivating. He was a Swiss artist (1865–1925) and part of Les Nabis with Bonnard and Vuillard. #FélixVallotton #LesNabis
@nickyskye.bsky.social · 2y agoSetting Sun In the Mist by Félix Valloton
This 12x18 oil on wood panel was a rare commission. I was drawn to the solitude of the scene, its Hopper-like composition evoking quiet introspection. Muted tones in the background contrast with the subject, enhancing the emotional resonance of being alone. #portraitpainting #contemporarypainting
I attended the opening of an exhibition worth seeing: David Lafrance at Maison des arts de Laval. Such large and generous paintings! Reminded me of David Hockney. #davidlafrance
This is a portrait of my daughter at 14, sitting on a chair with our cat. While the cat gazes outside, my daughter looks directly at us, creating an interesting dynamic. The technique blends drawing and painting. This oil painting is 12” x 16” on wood panel. #contemporarypainting
This scene, set in 1950s Montreal, shows my dad as a child standing behind a tricycle, his younger brother happily seated on it, and my grandfather in the background. I was drawn to the dynamic composition of this trio—their positions and interactions bring the scene to life. Oil on paper, 8” x 10”.
This is a small portrait of my dad. I’m not sure how old he looks in the painting, but the reference photo shows him as a teenager, eating an ice cream cone. One day, I plan to paint the entire scene—capturing the defiant way he enjoyed that ice cream. #oilpainting #contemporarypainting #portrait
