Biography
Born and raised in Tottenham, Ontario, Yvonne Lefebvre is a Canadian artist
living in Ottawa. Working from her home studio, she paints mostly with acrylics
and likes to experiment with a variety of mediums. After completing her Masters
of Education at the University of Ottawa, she decided to pursue visual arts as a
career. Largely self-taught, Yvonne is currently furthering her skills by taking
courses at the Ottawa School of Art.
My passion for art is driven by the peace I feel when working on a project.
My paintings, mainly abstract, are intended to create a sense of calmness and a
readiness for change. My curiosity, learning experiences and exposure to art play
a large part in my creative process. However, this collection is not inspired from
one particular source, rather a combination of these influences.
Our imaginations are naturally drawn to the idea of mythical worlds, as
seen across cultures. The pieces in this collection are named after Greek gods and
goddesses. My colours are representative of the symbols and feelings that I
associate with each deity. Planning is based mainly on colour choice, and differing
viscosities of the acrylics, using mediums. The result of my techniques creates
organic shapes with limitless interpretations.