Location: Canada
All my artworks can be seen here: http://marcbelanger.org/
I believe that being an artist is a matter of desire, sincerity and ability. A real artist must have the desire to produce and to create, the sincerity to express his desires and the ability to convey and achieve his goals.
I aspire to preserve the classical elements of composition while bringing them into modern reality. I mix tradition and modernity by using sketches made from rigorous observation of the subject or, more recently, from memory. Unlike photography, this allows me to interpret the uniqueness of a moment in time. I then attempt to make the spectator feel this through the illusion of presence.
The pleasure of drawing is at the core of my desire to produce art and paper has always been my favourite playground – ink, pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastel, printmaking... But my true passion remains watercolor.
Watercolor and ink on Arches 400lbs 40x32in.
Watercolor and Ink on Arches 400lbs (105x75cm)
Watercolor and ink on Arches 400lbs 40x32in.
“Imaginary self-portrait by the Ottawa River”
Watercolor and Ink on illustration board (105x75cm)
“House on Euclid ave. Toronto”
Watercolor on Arches 140lbs. 8.5x11in.
“CN Tower from the Lake, Toronto”
Watercolor on Arches 140lbs. 8.5x11in.
“Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto”
Watercolor on Arches 140lbs. 8.5x11in.
Watercolor and ink on Canson 90lbs, 18x24in.