Art Journal of Julie Breton abstract painter, view new artwork, studio update & inspiration. | Journal de Julie Breton artiste peintre. Voyez les oeuvres, l'atelier & ce qui m'inspire.
JULIE BRETON ART | FOREBODING
JULIE BRETON ART | BREAK THROUGH
Originals from the ATMOSPHERE series and many others will be available for online sale starting today June 30, 2018. You can view many of the pieces and even grab some prints and small originals in Nelson at Bellaflora Studio on Herridge Lane.
The series explores the similarities between emotions and atmospheric conditions. It has been created mostly during the stormy British-Columbia winter months.
JULIE BRETON | ART STUDIO
JULIE BRETON | ART EXPLORATION
In an attempt to discover and grow as an artist I often experiment with new media, supports and subjects. I work with transparent velum to which I add layers of graphite, acrylic paint, coloured pencil, dry pastel & markers. I see what happens and then adjust from there trying to find new materials, media and subjects to work with.
With a specific subject in mind, I stain raw canvas with dark colours followed by layers of lighter hues. I draw marks with graphite, charcoal, pastel and conté blending them to the previous layers. I even work with gigantic canvases on the grass outside the studio. These all serve one purpose, to open up my mind and grow as an artist.
You can follow my experiments and discoveries on Instagram below.
JULIE BRETON ART AT BELLAFLORA
This summer you can see paintings from the ATMOSPHÈRE series at Bellaflora Studio in Nelson. Take a walk on the wild side and venture onto Herridge Lane just behind Baker Street. You'll see that downtown Nelson's back alleys are filled with fantastic shops, restaurants, galleries and studios.
JULIE BRETON ART | EXHIBITION NELSON BC
At Bellaflora you can view and purchase original artwork, art prints, gifts, fresh opulant flowers and lush plants. This light filled space alone is worth a visit with it's cathedral ceiling and time worn exposed beams. Another hidden gem in Nelson's historical downtown.
Located at 621b Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.
JULIE BRETON ART | TROPICAL LUST
I am intrigued by the changes that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century and how they brought about the birth of the modern era. One things that still stands today is some of the architecture and buildings of that time. I am especially fascinated by the Victorian glasshouses that are now decrepit, abandonned and left for the vegetation to regain it's stake on the land. I get inspired from seeing vintage photos of their opulent grandeur and the social status they came to represent. I imagine them filled to capacity with lush tropicals and rare botanicals competing for light.
JULIE BRETON ART | GLASSHOUSE SERIES - LUSH
I can't help but think that at the same time, the growth of the industrial revolution was bringing upon new ideology and cultural shifts. And so with time, these impressive structures became a thing of the past as for the exuberance of the era. This artwork series depicts the polarization of old and new ideas with lush botanicals surounded by unexpected shapes and colours. You can follow my progress on Instagram below.
JULIE BRETON ART | MADAME BOVARY ABSTRACT
JULIE BRETON ART | MADAME BOVARY PRINT
Exasperated with Madame Bovary's character in Gustave Flaubert's classic French novel, I was inspired to paint an abstract with colours reminding me of that era. The result is a textural use of blush against a moody blue background.
Flaubert's novel takes place in provincial France and follows Emma Bovary's adulterous life. It caused quite a commotion and was attacked for obscenity by public prosecutors of the time.
Published in 1856, the novel is now part of the public domain and is considered a master piece of French literature.
Exaspérée par le personnage de Madame Bovary dans le roman historique de Gustave Flaubert, j'ai décidée de peindre en utilisant des couleurs me rappelant cette époque. L'oeuvre avec ses textures, est une étude de couleurs blanc cassé et rose pâle sur fond tumultueux de bleu foncé.
Le roman de Flaubert se déroule près de Rouen en Normandie. Il raconte l'histoire d'Emma Bovary femme aldutère aux prises d'un ennuie totale de la vie provinciale. L'auteur fut pursuivit en justice pour "Outrage à la morale publique, religieuse et aux bonnes moeurs". Publiée en 1856, l'oeuvre fait maintenant parti du domaine publique.
