Monique Robidoux
Monique received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Apparel Design and an MFA in Web Design New Media from the Academy of Art University. In tandem with her design career, she continued to paint - portraits of people, animals, and homes in watercolor. In recent years Monique has studied under Meredith Rosier at the Woodstock School of Art, expanding her repertoire to include abstract drawing and paintings in oil, acrylics, and in mixed media and collage. Her abstract paintings can be viewed in galleries in lower NY state, in shows and fairs, and her work hangs in many homes in the northern and eastern United States. In addition, Monique paints landscapes, and commissioned artwork in both abstract and realist styles.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
The focus for my art is to create work that evokes light, depth, and energy using juxtapositions of color and contrast. I have an emotional feeling about color that becomes a physical sensation I process into the art I create. I seek to achieve luminosity by blending colors and placing them in contrasting ways to create illusions of light and buoyancy. My goal is to evoke a strong emotional response to the color and the light in the same way that these affect me.
My work is intuitive and visceral – it is organic, but sometimes with geometric references as well. Nature is always at the back of mind when I paint, regardless of how bright or unnatural in color a painting may seem. From grand vistas to granular observation, my sense of shape and form finds inspiration in clouds, water, plant life, and wildlife. Light informs color and I try to grasp those nuances in my work.
Monique received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Apparel Design and an MFA in Web Design New Media from the Academy of Art University. In tandem with her design career, she continued to paint - portraits of people, animals, and homes in watercolor. In recent years Monique has studied under Meredith Rosier at the Woodstock School of Art, expanding her repertoire to include abstract drawing and paintings in oil, acrylics, and in mixed media and collage. Her abstract paintings can be viewed in galleries in lower NY state, in shows and fairs, and her work hangs in many homes in the northern and eastern United States. In addition, Monique paints landscapes, and commissioned artwork in both abstract and realist styles.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
The focus for my art is to create work that evokes light, depth, and energy using juxtapositions of color and contrast. I have an emotional feeling about color that becomes a physical sensation I process into the art I create. I seek to achieve luminosity by blending colors and placing them in contrasting ways to create illusions of light and buoyancy. My goal is to evoke a strong emotional response to the color and the light in the same way that these affect me.
My work is intuitive and visceral – it is organic, but sometimes with geometric references as well. Nature is always at the back of mind when I paint, regardless of how bright or unnatural in color a painting may seem. From grand vistas to granular observation, my sense of shape and form finds inspiration in clouds, water, plant life, and wildlife. Light informs color and I try to grasp those nuances in my work.
$2,950.00
Acrylic and oil on canvas.
36x36x1.50"
A bright a happy painting layering oil over acrylic...a statement about tuning down the distractions, noise, and cacophony we experience everyday in an urban environment or a digital one that disturbs us with excessive shifting and projects. This hopeful view of finding a way to keep the focus reminds us that we have the power to keep our lives on track.
$2,530.00
Acrylic and sand on canvas.
30x24x1.50"
Starry night? Ocean reflections? Poolside fairy lights? You decide! Sparkle is a little bit of all three with a deeply textured surface and layers of transparent color on a bed of sand. I was intrigued with the qualities of sand for texture and I was so pleased with the result. The shimmer of areas of iridescent reflect beautifully against the pebbly texture.
$990.00
Acrylic, tar gel, and pastel on watercolor paper (framed).
19.25x19.25x1"
From the Dancing with Color series - this summer inspired piece has the juiciness of blueberries and a splash of hot color in the mix - blueberry martinis by the pool anyone? This piece was an off-shoot of my piece "Mango Tango" that I turned into a series. "Blueberry Bebop" started with deep intense blue and making that dance with other colors. I love the gel medium I used that made some of colors turn transparent.
White wood frame with museum glass for exceptional clarity.
$990.00
Acrylic, tar gel, and pastel on watercolor paper (framed).
19.25x19.25x1"
From the Dancing with Color series, this piece pops with vibrating color and light This was an experiment with layering acrylic on paper and using a gel medium to add texture. I was so happy with the result that I came up with this name, and made three more! Hence the dancing series :)
White wood frame with museum glass for exceptional clarity.
$1,160.00
Acrylic, iridescent acrylic, gold leaf, and collage on paper (framed).
25.10x25.10x1"
The tart taste of lemon that makes you think of lemonade, lemon tarts, and lemon meringue pie. Now you can have it to bring a sweet/tart feeling to your walls! The geometric shapes speak to the mid-century modern movement of the 50's and 60's that is so contemporary today. A touch of iridescent pearl paint, some gold leaf, and a piece of collage paper add some zip to this lemon piece.
White lacquer frame with museum glass for exceptional clarity.
$2,255.00
Oil on canvas.
24x24x1.50"
This painting brings to mind canyons of the west - blue sky, winding rivers, clouds, and bright sunshine - bringing the feelings of nature directly into your home. This piece features a bold color palette, the heavy application of paint, and strong composition. Both modern and rustic for maximum versatility.
$2,250.00
Acrylic and sand on canvas.
24x24x1.50"
A saucy mix of grapes, tangerines, limes, and blueberries with effervescent seltzer for a refreshing cocktail of color on your walls! The sand texture on the surface give an tactile quality that stands out. Flecks of white showing through add visual interest and depth.
$2,535.00
Acrylic, iridescent acrylic on canvas.
31x31x1.25"
This piece was inspired by late afternoon waves ...I was mesmerized by the shifting blues, greens, lavenders, and pinks as the waves rolled and crashed. The amount of layers, all of the texture, the iridescent paint and the soft glow of the setting sun all combine to give this painting depth and the feel of motion.
White wood float frame
$2,535.00
Oil on canvas.
31.40x31.40x2.01"
A burst of happy color to brighten a space....think ice cream, ripe fruit, sunshine, and flowers - all in a contemporary mid-century composition.
White wood float frame
$2,105.00
Acrylic on yupo paper (framed).
28.60x34.60x1"
Inspired by the beautiful blues, teals, yellows, and oranges of the Kingfisher plumage, you feel the energy and freedom of flight. The extraordinary colorings of birds is again a part of the natural world that I'm drawn to. I think my start with admiring birds began when my mother pointed out her favorite bird, the cardinal, when I was really young.
White lacquer frame with museum glass for exceptional clarity.
$740.00
Acrylic, pastel, gold leaf on canvas paper (framed).
14.50x14.50x0.60"
A kick of orange plays into the midcentury vibe, with a bold statement of fiery color and a touch of gold leaf and gold metallic paint. These rounded geometric shapes capture the feeling of the era and add a mod touch true to its name.
$740.00
Acrylic, pastel, gold leaf on canvas paper (framed).
14.50x14.50x0.60"
Scrumptious lime, bringing to mind Margaritas and Key Lime Pie, gives a midcentury modern feel to any space. Small enough to adapt to a variety of locations and big enough for a powerful jolt of color, this piece makes a big impact.
White lacquer wood frame, and museum glass for exceptional clarity.