Confluence Painting

Annette Courtemanche is a Toronto-based emerging artist, she is self taught and her love for drawing and painting started at an early age. She was born on a tropical island and moved to Canada with her family at age 12. Many of her paintings reflect the connection to both places by using bold colours and lots of blue which ties and connects both places to water. Her work is characterized by a spontaneous and playful approach, combining gestural marks, movement, texture, and colour. As an abstract artist, she invites viewers to make their own connections with her pieces. The beauty of uncertainty and the freedom of expression inspire her creative process. Annette’s artwork reflects her unique perspective, and her pieces invites us to explore our own emotions, find beauty in imperfection, and embrace the enigmatic. Each viewer’s experience is unique, shaped by their own perceptions and inner landscapes. ​She brings forth a captivating blend of spontaneity, playfulness, and abstraction in her work. Annette embraces the beauty of uncertainty, allowing the final outcome to remain a delightful mystery. In her creative process, she finds true freedom. Her work embraces imperfection, celebrates mystery, and connects with the world through art. When Annette isn’t immersed in her art, she enjoys making Italian food and savouring red wine.