Meet Stéphanie
Stéphanie Gauvin was born in Québec, Canada and has had a passion for illustration since a young age, which was nurtured by her family and teachers. She obtained a Fine Arts degree in 1989 and, being an avid skier, followed her adventurous spirit to the mountains of Canada's west coast where she settled into the charming mountain town of Rossland B.C. and started a family.
Focusing on acrylic painting, Gauvin's work reflects her love for the outdoors. Her use of bold composition, exciting colour choices, and warm tones characterize her self-taught style. After painting professionally for over 20 years, Stéphanie has become a well-established Canadian artist and has been a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA).
Stéphanie operates her own commercial gallery space in Rossland BC in addition to being represented in galleries across Canada, such as Aven's Gallery in Canmore, AB , Hambleton Gallery in Kelowna, B.C. and Galerie Iris in Québec. Stéphanie continues to learn from mentors and her personal process, constantly seeking new locations for inspiration and the "woah!" factor that makes her paintings speak for themselves.
Artist 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. Whether I am 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 color 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!
I have been consistently learning, evolving, and channeling my love for painting. Regularly attending workshops lead by prominent and inspiring artists always leave me feeling greatly energized by the process. As I continue in my career, I am intuitively following my creative path which has helped me realize that it is a lifelong commitment.
The Story
Awards & Recognitions
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Avens Gallery, Canmore Alberta
Hambleton Gallery, Kelowna British Columbia
Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul, Quebec
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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.
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2019 Federation of Canadian Artist painting retreat, Bamfield B.C.
2018 Magog Québec, Solo Show, Club de Golf Orford.2017 Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Alberta artist residency.
2016 Rêves d`Automne Art Festival, Baie-St-Paul, Québec.Juried show finalist.
2015 Paint The Peninsula, juried plein air painting competition and residency. Port Angeles, Washington.
2013 Heli-Painting in the Bugaboos BC, Robert Genn, Sara Genn, Liz Wiltzen.
2012 Landscapes from Plein-air to abstraction, Robert and Sara Genn, Cortes Island,BC
2011 Strenght of Color and Value, Mike Svob, Robson BC2010 Workshop with Gaye Adams,Warfield BC
2010 Workshop with Liz Wiltzen, Chilliwack, BC
2009 The Haven`s Art Retreat on Gabriola Island BC.Instructors; Stephen Quiller, David Langevin, Robert Genn.
2008 Workshop with Mike Svob,White Rock, BC