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Monique Delorme
CANADA
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"Mixing colors correctly feels like unlocking a secret mathematical code."
Monique Delorme approaches realist painting through a lens of strict discipline and sharp observation. The creator bypassed formal academic training entirely to forge an independent creative path rooted in her French Canadian heritage. Intense dedication to rendering the physical world with absolute precision drives her daily practice. She built technical proficiency without institutional guidance by relying on exceptional personal commitment. Her resulting portfolio showcases a meticulous devotion to representational accuracy.
Goodbye - Kenny Rogers | Oil
$62,000
36 X 36
‘Goodbye’ was his last song for his last tour. He is waving goodbye before crossing over to heaven. The pocket watch indicates the time he passed away. On the belt buckle on the horseshoe there’s his name, his date of birth and the date he passed away. The star represents the Walk of Fame. The tie is a guitar with the words ‘The Gambler’. There is a music symbol on his cufflinks. ‘The Legend Continues in our Hearts Forever’ on the horseshoe.
The year two thousand eleven marked a permanent shift in her trajectory when she completed her very first oil painting. That initial foray into traditional mediums unlocked a dormant drive to master complex rendering techniques. A casual lifelong interest suddenly transformed into a dedicated daily routine focused on visual communication. Controlling the thick nature of oil pigments provided the exact tools needed to execute highly detailed compositions. Such a pivotal moment established the solid foundation for her expansive contemporary output.
Aruba's Prikichi Parakeet in a Tuturutu Tree | Oil
$4,800
26 X 18
The Prikichi Parakeet is Aruba's national bird, and is also known as the Brown-throated Parakeet. They feed on fruits, cactus and seeds. The Tuturutu tree, also called the Flamboyant tree, is found all over the island of Aruba. The flowers of the trees are most of the time orange, but in rare occasions they are pink. The oval shape of the canvas complements the style of this painting.
Rejecting the myth of effortless innate genius forms the core of her operational philosophy. Artistic success appears to her purely as the byproduct of relentless determination and quiet patience. Thousands of hours spent standing at the easel will always override any concept of natural born gifting. This grounded mindset effectively strips away the romanticized illusions often associated with creative production. She builds the necessary endurance required for high level execution by pushing through inevitable technical frustrations.
"Watching wet pigment catch the morning sunlight brings pure joy."
Microscopic observation dictates how she navigates her surrounding environment. An insatiable curiosity forces her to dissect the minute textures and structural intricacies of everyday objects. Scrutinizing the subtle reflections on a chrome bumper or the delicate weave of a fabric becomes an immersive psychological exercise. Translating these microscopic truths onto a flat surface demands an unwavering level of mental focus. Ordinary scenes elevate into compelling studies of material reality through this hyper awareness.
Watching my back - Flamingo | Oil
$3,800
20 X 14
The flamingo is resting its head on its back between the feathers, but also being on guard at the same time. The oval shape of the canvas creates a balance with the shape of the flamingo.
A perfectly shaped Palm Tree seen from below on a round canvas to complete the distinct shape. Each branch is meticulously painted in a way that shows great attention to details.
Aruba's Palm Tree | Oil
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16 X 16
Exploring varied materials keeps her process dynamic even though heavy pigments remain her primary choice. Soft pastels and translucent watercolors introduce entirely different textural challenges to her workflow. She allows for sharp linear definition and stark contrasting values by integrating Chinese ink alongside graphite pens. Fast drying acrylics offer another avenue for rapid compositional blocking before applying final layers. Traversing multiple material disciplines broadens her overall technical vocabulary significantly.
"Walking through a crowded street provides endless inspiration because human faces carry deep emotional maps that deserve to be documented with absolute respect and care."
"Handing a finished canvas over to a collector produces a strange mixture of grief and relief. You spend weeks breathing life into a flat surface until the subjects almost feel like family members living inside the room with you. Letting them go out into the world means accepting that the silent conversation between the artist and the artwork has officially ended. I find comfort knowing these painted memories will survive long after my own hands stop moving."
Her eclectic catalog transitions seamlessly from intimate human portraits to imposing industrial machinery and vintage automobiles. Resisting the urge to specialize in a single subject matter ensures continuous intellectual stimulation. Capturing the soft fur of domestic wildlife requires the same rigorous scrutiny as rendering the complex rigging of a sailing ship. Such vastly different structural forms prevent any stylistic stagnation from taking hold. Every new category explored demands a completely unique analytical approach.
Happy Hour on One Happy Island | Oil
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11 X 14
The nickname for the island of Aruba is 'One Happy Island'. These delicious cocktails represent the perfect refreshing drinks and snacks while relaxing by the ocean.
Selecting unusually shaped canvases actively dictates the internal geometry of the composition rather than serving as a passive backdrop. Manipulating the physical boundary of the artwork adds an unexpected sculptural element to her flat paintings. Viewers are forced to engage with the perimeter of the image just as much as the central figure when she breaks away from standard rectangular formats. This structural defiance complements the intense realism rendered within the borders. The wooden stretcher itself transforms into an integral part of the visual narrative.
Blessings from Heaven | Oil
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14 X 20
A baby being blessed by receiving the baptism captures a special moment.
Deliberately stepping outside familiar creative territories serves as her primary engine for growth. She actively hunts for subjects that intimidate her in order to conquer those specific visual challenges. An immediate evolution of technical skills occurs when tackling overwhelmingly complicated scenes. Embracing discomfort ensures that her abilities never plateau or settle into easy repetition. Fearless problem solving defines her entire studio practice and work ethic.
A very unique look creating a serious look but at the same time a gentle and shy look as well.
Dixie's Look | Oil
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14 X 11
"Every ruined sketch teaches a valuable lesson about structural integrity."
Winter Smiles | Oil
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14 X 20
Look at the amazing smiles on these children's faces. No words can explain their happiness.
Profound personal satisfaction arrives when pulling intangible ideas out of the imagination and solidifying them into physical reality. Watching a blank surface slowly transform into a fully realized spatial illusion remains a powerful motivating force for the painter. Immense technical translation is required to bridge the gap between a fleeting mental image and a permanent tangible object. Successfully executing that conversion serves as the ultimate reward for her exhaustive labor. The finished piece stands proudly as proof of a conquered internal vision.
The Prikichi Parakeet is Aruba's national bird, and is also known as the Brown-throated Parakeet. They feed on fruits, cactus and seeds. The Tuturutu tree, also called the Flamboyant tree, is found all over the island of Aruba. The flowers of the trees are most of the time orange, but in rare occasions they are pink. The oval shape of the canvas complements the style of this painting.
Aruba's Prikichi Parakeet in a Tuturutu Tree | Oil
$4,800
20 X 14
A perpetually active mind ensures an endless pipeline of future projects waiting to be realized. The generation of fresh concepts frequently outpaces the physical time required to actually paint them. Her studio operates as a busy incubator for an ever expanding list of visual experiments and compositional theories. Maintaining this high volume of intellectual energy guarantees a lifelong evolution of her craft. True vitality in her practice comes from a fierce dedication to discovering the next great challenge.
Watching my back - Flamingo | Oil
$3,800
20 X 14
The flamingo is resting its head on its back between the feathers, but also being on guard at the same time. The oval shape of the canvas creates a balance with the shape of the flamingo.
"Silence inside the studio allows loud ideas to finally speak."
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