Born in Montreal in 1928, Denise Paquette became inspired by artists and musicians by whom she was surrounded in her formative years. She turned to music herself, as pianist, becoming an associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto in 1963, and a bachelor of Music Education, in Alberta, in 1973. It was not until retirement from teaching, in l986, that Denise took to art. Denise joined AHA in 1994 and at one point served for three years as president of the Club.
Her inspiration in the early days came from reading about masters, Monet, Turner, Van Gogh, particularly for their bold choice of color. Denise’s early works focused upon the figurative. These days, however, are abstract acrylic. This is where, she feels, she found her niche.
Abstract painting allows the artist to give us a glimpse into their inner sources, their feelings, their intuition, their imagination. It is free of boundaries, and Denise Paquette has embraced that freedom to bring us bold, striking forms, and space within the canvas.
She is also a sculpter. You can see one ‘in the flesh’ as it was purchased by the Government of Quebec and now stands permanently in a rest area in Rivièere Beaudette, at the frontier of Quebec and Ontario.
In addition to frequent local exhibitions in Hudson, Montreal and Ontario, Denise has converted her once bustling aviary, into a gallery for her artwork, where all are welcome.
Solo shows:
– Rigaud 1997 and 2000.
– Community Center Hudson,
– Medical Center, Hudson,
Her paintings are also exhibited in Vancouver, Alberta, Ontario, and in the United States.
You can also enjoy some of her work at different links;
www.ArtistesHudsonArtistes.com
www.Gallerydir.com, Vancouver
www.artisticallyconnected.ca, Toronto,Ont.
www.paintingsilove.com, US
