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L\\\' art de Circé

Yes, i do commissioned pieces.

If you would like to have a portrait of yourself or that of a loved one done, it only takes a good photo or maybe, if you are not too far from me, for me to take some pics and then work from one to create a painting that will not only last a very long time but that will be a cherished keepsake.

Asides from those pieces posted on this blog that already belong to private collectors ( clients ), all my artwork shown here are for sale. I am willing to consider almost any subject matter and i can work in graphite, sanguine, pastels and oils. Landscapes, still lives, nudes, portraits are topics i enjoy painting so don't be reticent, contact me and order your original painting.

sincerely,

Circe

About the vaginas.

Over the past few months, i have begun work on a series of pieces directly inspired by Eve Ensler's * Vagina Monologues *. For me, it has always been important that my art reflect life. At this time in my life, i feel the impulse to speak out against all forms of violence and specifically violence towards women and young girls.

This is my way of showing the great variety of voices of women and their experiences.

I have exhibited for a month ( mid november to mid december '07 ) in the context of the McGill university's " VaginArt " event and will also be holding a one day Gala of my work during the showing of the production of the Vagina Monologues in Newmarket, Ontario on march 3oth, 2008.

If my vagina got dressed, she would wear ... / Si mon vagin s'habillait, elle porterait ...

If my vagina got dressed, she would wear... / Si mon vagin s'habillait, elle porterait ...

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

16" x 20"

$400. can

( framed / avec cadre )

The caress / La caresse

The caress / La caresse

pastel on paper / pastel sur papier

16" x 20"

collection of Mr. Frank Mondeose

Still life / Nature morte

Still life, old objects / Nature morte, vieux objets

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

9" x 12"

private collection / collection privée

Mature nude / Nue mature

Mature nude / Nue mature

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

24" x 36"

private collection / collection privée

The Muse, France P. / La Muse, France P.

The Muse, France P. / La Muse, France P.

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

18" x 24"

private collection / collection privée

Young woman sleeping / Jeune femme endormie

Young woman sleeping / Jeune femme endormie

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

24" x 24"

private collection / collection privée

Beached mermaid / Sirène échouée sur plage

Beached Mermaid / Sirène échouée sur plage

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

16" x 20"

private collection / collection privée

A young Greek prince / Jeune prince Greque

    

A young prince / Jeune prince 

oil on canvas / huile sur toile

16" x 20"

private collection / collection privée

Circe? Is that the enchantress in Greek Mythology ?

No, no magical powers here that i'm aware of, heheh. Actually this is part of my name, as in Joëlle-Circé but as an artist i prefer using Circe as my signature.

I began drawing at a young age and i've always enjoyed doing so. I would often win prizes for my drawings and sculptures in grade school and High-School which sometimes earned me my classmates ire. I really began my career as an artist back in 1981. I took classes at a private art school and stayed with them for 5 years, even becoming a drawing and painting instructor for a while before leaving to discover who i was artistically and on a more personal level.

I participated in numerous group art exhibits and was noticed by art dealers and especially private buyers. I quicly established a clientele for my portrait paintings and all was well in the world. In the mid-nineties, i left my art to deal with personal issues and only recently reagained all of my passion for drawing and painting and i can sat that i haven't lost any knowledge or talent. I enjoy sharing my perceptions of my surroundings, my interests and life in general.

I will be showing my art in this blog, so come by often to see what' s new.

sincerely,

CIrce