ABOUT LOUISE MONFETTE
Louise is a painter and sculptor living in Victoria, B.C. She has studied at the Ontario College of Art and the Victoria College of Art, graduating from VCA in 2003.
Currently Louise alternates between immersing herself in acrylic painting or sculpting in clay. Living near the ocean, she is inspired by the magnificent landscape. On her daily walks by the sea, she observes people sitting on benches contemplating the tides, chatting with friends, waiting…daydreaming… Capturing their pose excites her. Landscape also inspires much of her abstract work, be it a crack in a cliff face or a stunning sunset.
Over the years, Louise has worked through different themes and styles – realistic dresses, abstract mixed media, still life jars and pears and sculpture. She keeps this quote from Eric Maisel on her studio wall.
“Squander a day on a radical change, you can always go back to what you know.”
Garden Goddess . Latest sculpture in red clay with iron oxide can be hung outside on fence or inside#sculpturegarden#gardenart#claysculpture#canadiansculpture#yyjart#btitishcolumbiaartist#contemporaryart#visg#canadianhomedecor#gardengoddess#femalesculpture
Garden Goddess . Latest sculpture in red clay with iron oxide can be hung outside on fence or inside#sculpturegarden#gardenart#claysculpture#canadiansculpture#yyjart#btitishcolumbiaartist#contemporaryart#visg#canadianhomedecor#gardengoddess#femalesculpture
Balloon Lady. Took me awhile to figure out how to attach the balloon#figurativesculpture#ceramicsculpture #yyjliving#contemporaryart#shopyyj#artforinterior#femalestatue#louisemonfette#vancouverislandsculptors
Balloon Lady. Took me awhile to figure out how to attach the balloon#figurativesculpture#ceramicsculpture #yyjliving#contemporaryart#shopyyj#artforinterior#femalestatue#louisemonfette#vancouverislandsculptors
Not a piece of sculpture…our new rescue dog that we’re fostering. Lived on a reserve in northern Saskatchewan #rescuedogsbritishcolumbia#
Not a piece of sculpture…our new rescue dog that we’re fostering. Lived on a reserve in northern Saskatchewan #rescuedogsbritishcolumbia#
New crop of pears. Clay with acrylic paint 8-9 inch tall.Available from my home studio #pearsculpture#ceramicsculpture #yyjartshow#victoriasculpture
New crop of pears. Clay with acrylic paint 8-9 inch tall.Available from my home studio #pearsculpture#ceramicsculpture #yyjartshow#victoriasculpture
Newest sculpting tool. Learning to sculpt an entire face with this one small tool
Introduction To Art For Beginners. Learn the basics of composition, drawing and painting in a relaxed class. Still life focus. Held at Monterey Centre in Oak Bay . Thurs Nov 3 to Dec 1 - 3:30 $106. Contact Montereyto register 250-3707300#yyjartcourse
Introduction To Art For Beginners. Learn the basics of composition, drawing and painting in a relaxed class. Still life focus. Held at Monterey Centre in Oak Bay . Thurs Nov 3 to Dec 1 - 3:30 $106. Contact Montereyto register 250-3707300#yyjartcourse
The Hug. Finally attached it to the base.#louisemonfette #sculpture #ceramicsculpture #figurativesculpture #embracingcouple#yyjartscene #yyjinteriordesign #shopyyjlocal #britishcolumbiaart #contemporarysculptures
The Hug. Finally attached it to the base.#louisemonfette #sculpture #ceramicsculpture #figurativesculpture #embracingcouple#yyjartscene #yyjinteriordesign #shopyyjlocal #britishcolumbiaart #contemporarysculptures
Unwanted Advice will be in the Sooke Fine Art Show opening tomorrow until Aug 1#sookefineartshow #louisemonfette#figurativesculpture #canadiansculpture #ceramicsculpture#yyjartgalleries#sculptureforsale #vancouverislandartshows#sculptorsofinstagram
Unwanted Advice will be in the Sooke Fine Art Show opening tomorrow until Aug 1#sookefineartshow #louisemonfette#figurativesculpture #canadiansculpture #ceramicsculpture#yyjartgalleries#sculptureforsale #vancouverislandartshows#sculptorsofinstagram
UPCOMING SHOWS
Gorge Park Pavilion. 1070 Tillicum Rd.
Saturday April 15 & Sunday April 16, 2023
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fairfield Artist Studio Tour
Saturday May 13 & Sunday May 14, 2023
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
At my home – 181 Joseph Street
Moss Street Paint In
Saturday July 15, 2023
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
SHOWS
Louise has shown in a range of public and commercial galleries in British Columbia.
2004 to present — Art Gallery of Greater Victoria / Art Rental and Sales
2002 to 2020 — Sooke Fine Art Show
2006 to 2019 — Sidney Fine Art Show
The Gallery Mattick’s Farm , Victoria
School House Gallery , Qualicum Beach
Federation Gallery , Vancouver
The Avenue Gallery, Victoria
Fran Willis Gallery, Victoria
Port Moody Art Centre , Port Moody
AWARDS
2002 — Sooke FIne Art Show. Jurors Award (sculpture)
2003 — Federation Gallery, Vancouver Painting On The Edge International Competition. Jurors Award. (painting)
2004 — Sooke Fine Art Show. Jurors Award (painting)
2005 — Victoria Look Show. Jurors Award. (mixed media)