We welcome Monique Westra as a Canadian artist to our website.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Calgary-based artist who loves to paint pets on commission. Each
portrait in oil on canvas depicts a specific dog or cat cherished by its
owners. Many are posthumous images which preserve the memory of a beloved furry
family member. These realistic portraits are small and intimate representations
of a recognizable pet set against a fanciful, abstract background. A distinctive
and eye-catching background is the hallmark feature of my signature
style. In this way, I combine realism and abstraction. I use careful
observation and precision to capture the individuality of your pet and
I use a more imaginative approach to create varied and colourful
backgrounds, often lively and patterned. However, if this is not your
preference, I can do a more neutral, single colour or a landscape
background.
Another passion of mine comes from my experience as an art historian and
curator. I make faithful copies of famous works of art. I have reproduced in
oil on canvas works by Canadian artists like Emily Carr, Marion Nicoll, Edwin
Holgate and Suzor-Coté as well as French 19thcentury masters like Cézanne, Mary
Cassatt and most recently, Pierre Bonnard. I work largely on commission.
Monique Westra - Canadian Artist Page
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