Stephanie Gauvin
Artist’s Statement
My work is my play; my ego made visible.
As I view the world with a child`s eye, paint is the chosen medium of my expression and feeds my spirit with a sense of accomplishment and integrity. My goal is to translate the excitement I feel about life, into a tangible visual art piece. Either working from photographs in my studio or painting out in nature, I illuminate the scenes with a bold exciting palette. I strive for spontaneity in my brush strokes, skilled gradations and colour vibration, looking to spark a feeling rather than perfection in the details. When a piece is evolving well, I feel a sense of giddiness, as if my brush is a magic wand... it's pure delight!
Learning, evolving and channeling my love for painting for the last 14 years, I regularly attend workshops lead by prominent, inspiring artists and feel greatly energized by the process. I am intuitively following my creative path and have come to realize that it is a lifelong commitment.Biography
Stéphanie Gauvin was born in Québec, where she showed an early interest in illustration, encouraged by family and teachers. The mountains of Canada's west coast called to her adventurous spirit after finishing her studies, and as an avid skier she settled into the mountain town of Rossland, BC, where she started a family. Working primarily in acrylic, her bold compositions, vivid colour choices, and warm tones reflect an active, outdoor mountain lifestyle. Her self-taught style continues to evolve through regular workshops with other artists, a process she describes as a lifelong commitment rather than a destination.
Gauvin earned a Fine Arts degree in 1989 and has since painted professionally for over 20 years, becoming a Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. She operates her own commercial gallery space in Rossland, BC, and is represented in galleries across Canada.Awards
Royal Canadian Mint Commission
In 2016, Gauvin`s talent has landed on the Canadian coins. She has had the privilege of being commissioned by the Royal Canadian Mint to illustrate a series of four images representing The Canadian Landscape Series. Gauvin was approached by the Mint because her work stood out as a good fit for the project. "We knew that Gauvin specializes in the type of landscape artwork that we were looking for to feature on our numismatic coloured collection" said Christine Aquino, director of communications at the Mint, "...and we are always looking to work with new artists, so it was a good fit".
Artistic Accreditation
2016 Finalist at the Reves D`Automne Art Festival juried show.
2015 Royal Canadian Mint artist for “The Canadian Landscape” series of four illustrated Silver Coins.
2014 Ducks Unlimited National Portfolio Artist with “ Alpine Meadows”.
2014 Signature Status, accredited AFCA form the Federation of Canadian Artists.
2013 W.K.C.F.C.A. The Sky's The Limit, “Aha”
2013 F.C.A. Transitions juried show, “Summer Simplicity”.
2013 F.C.A. Landscapes, juried show-“Light Up The Ridge”
2012 F.C.A. The Hundred Mile Painting, juried show,“Time Is On My Side”.
2012 F.C.A. Small, Smaller, Smallest, juried show, “Little by Little” and ”The ChaseIs On”. 2011 T.N.S.C F.C.A., Open Show, “Hear The Bells?”
2010 F.C.A. Artvisions, juried show, Gold award finalist, “Gog Lake”.
2010 F.C.A. Capturing the Canadian Spirit, juried show, Finalist, ”Pond Hockey”.
2009 F.C.A. Perspectives, juried show, “Light Shines Through”, Gold award.
Showing all 7 artworks
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Reveal
36 × 60 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $7,230.00
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In a State of Flow
18 × 48 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $3,520.00
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Bedazzled
24 × 40 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $4,320.00
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Free Spirit
40 × 60 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $8,125.00
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Lake Life
48 × 36 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $6,460.00
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Canadian Icon
40 × 30 × 2 ″ Acrylic on Canvas $4,500.00