Description
Admire the mysterious elegance of this hyper-realistic painting of a majestic Cockatoo bird, whose dark, textured feathers add captivating depth to any decor.
- Dry pastel on pastelmat paper
- Hand-framed by professional framer Christian Thériault
- Anti-reflective Artglass
- Unique work created in 2024 by artist Élizabeth Laflamme
- 30 x 23"
The artist
Élizabeth Laflamme
Kamourasaka
It is in the inspiring region of Kamouraska that I deploy my love for the beauty of its landscapes, captivated by the poetry of the nature that surrounds me. Self-taught artist, I found my language in dry pastel, a decisive encounter, a creative love at first sight. This medium fascinates me with its versatility, offering me infinite freedom to play with nuances: from soft blurs like a caress to strikingly precise details.
My heart beats for nature and animals and each work is an ode to their majesty. I explore what moves me, what vibrates deep inside me, by mixing pigments and colors to achieve this delicately powdered finish that only pastel can reveal.
Through the softness of my works, I propose to pay tribute to the four-legged companions, so loved and so dear to those around them. Each special order is for me a unique adventure, a moment of communion where I capture the soul of these faithful friends, their presence and their light. My art is an open window on wonder, an invitation to dive into the beauty of what surrounds us and to grasp the importance of the smallest details that compose it.
Creation process
Dry pastel is a type of drawing medium that consists of pure pigments mixed with a minimal binder, often gum arabic or resin. This creates a rich, powdery, very crumbly stick of color that offers intense color.
Artists appreciate dry pastel for its ability to create textured and lively works, and for its compatibility with various styles, from abstraction to detailed portraits, as is the case with Élizabeth Laflamme!
However, dry pastel does not seep into the paper like paint or ink, so it remains sensitive to friction. To ensure the longevity of her works, the artist has each of them framed by a professional framer from Kamouraska, who uses "artglass" type windows to limit reflections as much as possible.