"Le Défi" in Toronto, January 7-19. Waddington Auction Rooms

My painting "Le Défi" is in the Kingston Prize exhibition wich opens today in Toronto at Waddington Auction Rooms, 111 Bathurst Street.
The exhibition will finish on January 19th.

This painting won 2 people's choice awards, was finalist in the Artist Magazine competition, and also was finalist in the Raymar Art competition. Here is what Bryce Cameron Liston who was the judge said about it:

Le Défi by Marina Dieul
30" x 24" Oil

Judge's Comments: Unlimited imagination. This is an absolutely brilliantly executed Tromp-l'oeil painting. The painting has so many levels; I don't even know where to start. I love the idea which completely took me by surprise. I'm sure there is more going on in this painting than meets the eye, it certainly makes me ask many questions, and continue to examine all of the wonderful intricacies found along the way. The artist has successfully executed all of the different textures. I love the way the artist incorporated her signature on the plastic, and backwards to boot!

Portrait: "Sylvie Fréchette"

34" x 40", oil on linen.

86cm x 102 cm, huile sur lin.

Sylvie Fréchette.

Fréchette began synchronized swimming at the age of eight. Blessed with strength, flexibility, and long legs, the young swimmer immediately impressed coach Julie Sauvé.

A member of the national A team from 1983-1996, Fréchette was four times the national solo champion. She claimed 25 gold medals in international competition and held two world solo titles.

What should have been a celebration of her career became another personal challenge for her. Her fiancé tragically passed away just days before she was to leave for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Despite the pain of this loss, she attended the Games and swam the routines of her life. One judge, however, accidentally punched in a mark of 8.7 instead of 9.7. While the mistake was immediately admitted, officials refused to change Fréchette's official score and the champion swimmer was relegated to second place. While she expressed pride in swimming her best, and satisfaction in the silver medal, a messy controversy ensued. Sixteen months later, the gold medal was finally granted to Sylvie.

After this ordeal, Fréchette retired from competition for two years. Her competitive spirit returned, however, as she made a bid for the national team once more in 1994, this time with hopes of having a more enjoyable Olympic experience. The Canadian synchro team claimed silver at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and the satisfied Fréchette retired from competition for good. In 1999, Sylvie Fréchette was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.

"Groseilles"

"Groseilles", 8" x 10", oil

"Groseilles", 25cm x 20cm, huile.

People's choice Award

I received the wonderful news that my painting "Le défi" ( see full painting here) won the People's choice Award in the Kingston Prize !
Thanks so much to all those who voted for my work!


J'ai reçu la très bonne nouvelle que ma peinture "Le défi" a gagné le Prix du Public au Kingston Prize! (pour voir la peinture entière, cliquez ici)
Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont voté pour mon oeuvre!

Featured in the French magazine " Pratique des Arts"

I've got the surprise to discover that I'm a winner in the French Magazine " Pratique des Arts " (#88)



J'ai eu la surprise de découvrir que j'avais gagné un prix dans la revue française " Pratique des Arts" ( #88)

"Petits pois" (Last painting a day for some time)

"Petits pois"
4" x 6", oil on linen.
This is the last one of this little series ( and my favorite, I think) Back to bigger compositions now...


"Petits pois"
10cm x 15cm, huile sur lin.
C'est le dernier de cette petite série ( et mon préféré, je crois). Retour à de plus grandes compositions, maintenant...

"Le fond du jardin" ( Painting a day)

"Le fond du jardin"
4,5" x 6", oil on linen.



"Le fond du jardin"
11,5cm x 16cm, huile sur lin.

"Marguerite" ( Painting a day)

"Marguerite"
4"x6", oil on linen.




"Marguerite"
10cm x 15cm, Huile sur lin.

"La cour" (Painting a day)

"La cour"
5" x7", oil on linen.


"La cour"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

"Jeune goéland" ( Painting a day)

"Young seagull"
8"x8", oil on linen.


"Jeune goéland"
20cm x 20cm
Huile sur lin.

"Religieuse" ( Painting a day)

"Religieuse"
5"x 7", oil on linen.


"Religieuse"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

"Sardine" (painting a day)

"Sardine"
5"x 7", oil on linen.


"Sardine"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

" Trois cerises " (painting a day)

I'm fascinated by daily painters, and finally I began a series of small "paintings a day", just out of curiosity...

" Trois cerises"
4" x 6", oil on linen.



Je suis fascinée depuis un moment déjà par les "daily painters" ( peintres qui produisent une peinture par jour). J'ai finalement décidé de me lancer dans une série, juste par curiosité...

" Trois cerises"
10cm x 15cm, Huile sur lin.

Finalist in the Kinston Prize

I learned that my painting " Le défi" is chosen as finalist in the Kingson Prize, Canada's National Portrait Competition.
The portraits finalists will be exhibited at the Grand Theatre in Kingston, Ontario, from October 9 - 25.
After its Kingston showing the exhibition will embark on a national tour lasting several months, heading to Wolfville, Nova Scotia; Toronto; and Calgary.


J'ai appris que ma peinture "Le défi" a été choisie comme finaliste au Prix Kingston, concours national du portrait Canadien.
Les portraits finalistes seront exposés au Grand Théâtre de Kingston du 9 au 25 octobre, avant de partir pour un tour du pays comprenant la Nouvelle-Écosse, Toronto, et Calgary.

Galeria Artelibre

I have been invited to show my work in the " Grandes Autores Realistas " page in the online GALERIA ARTELIBRE .
If you dont know yet this great site, check it, there are some fabulous artists there!

La Galerie en ligne ARTELIBRE m'a invitée a présenter mes oeuvres dans la section " Grandes Autores Realistas" .
Si vous ne connaissez pas encore ce site, allez y faire un tour, il y a des artistes fabuleux à découvrir!

Emma-study

Charcoal, white and red conté,
10" x8"

Fusain, conté rouge et blanc,
25cm x 20cm

Mailis

Oil on linen mounted on panel.
10" x 8"

Huile sur lin marouflé sur panneau
25cm x 20cm

Aenor

Oil on linen mounted on panel.
10" x 8"

Huile sur lin marouflé sur panneau.
25cm x 20cm

"Le défi"

30" x 24", oil on panel.

76cm x 61cm, huile sur panneau.