Medium : oil, mixed media

Born in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in 1955, Ginette Berthiaume now resides in Sainte-Rosalie.

As a self-taught artist, Ginette Berthiaume has devoted herself to painting since 1989. She also sculpts and dabbles in photography. Concerning her work she says: “My art is figurative; it is important for me to study, to observe, to sketch on location as well as to photograph the subjects before I begin to paint.” Ginette has also taught painting since 1989 and acts as a judge at many art exhibitions.

Media coverage :
Magazin’Art, spring 2006, article p.165-67, p. 110-112; Magazin’Art, biennial guide of Canadian artists in galleries, 2002-2003 and previous years; Magazin'Art, magazine, article, 09-2000; Le Courrier, weekly, St-Hyacinthe, 1990,1994, 1996, 2000; L’oeil Régional, weekly, Beloeil, 2000; Imagin-Aire, 05,09-2000.

Collections :
Office of Yvan Loubier, federal deputy, St-Hyacinthe; Kimberly Clark Canada Inc., St-Hyacinthe; Caisse populaire of St-Hyacinthe; many private collections in Quebec, Ontario and the United States.

Prizes and honours :
2nd prize, Public's choice, Chambly, 1999; Selected Work, Prix Jean-Claude, St-Hyacinthe, 1996; Jury member 1993-1995.