Medium : mixed media

Born in Quebec City.

Coming from a family of artists, Renee developed her artistic sense at a very young age. Her intense research, the long hours spent practicing her drawing skills, her art workshops with re-known artists, has enabled Des Jardins to perfect her art. She is now seen as a reputed artist. Furthermore, she has won many prizes and distinctions, and has been selected by her peers as being an artist with undeniable talent.

The harmony of colours as well as the texture found in Des Jardins’ pieces reflect her free spirit and spontaneity. By using acrylic, oil, and gold leaf she gives each medium its unique expression.

Des Jardins’ work distinguishes itself by the use of classical subjects such as nudes, horses, sailboats, and flowers. Even though Des Jardins favours horses, her other subjects also reflect her passions. She combines grace, strength, and sensuality in all of her pieces. Amongst the masters who most influence her work are Degas, Klaus, and Ascensio

Academic formation :
2004 Classical Art diploma (painting) with Kathryn Gabinet- Kroo at the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts
2003-2004 With Samir Sammun-Montreal
2003 With Seymour Segal- Montreal
2003 Contemporary art studies on human models with Erik Slutsky (Saidye Bronfman)
2002 Abstract workshop with Nicole Lebel (Saidye Bronfman).

Distinctions :
2004 First Prize - Helene Santerre Foundation
2004 Choice of the Public - Marc-Aurèle Fortin Museum
2004 Artist invited at the Montreal Hippodrome - The Breeders Cup
2004 Grand Distinction - CAPSQ
2003 First Prize - City of Candiac

MediaCoverage :
Magazin’ Art, winter 2006-2007 edition, article pg.68 (French version), pg. 114-115 (English version); Magazin’ Art, biennial guide to Canadian artists in galleries 2004-2005; Le Reflet, hebdo, article, “Les Echos du Vieux-Montreal et Centre-ville”, 2004.