Thérèse resides in the Crescent Beach area of South Surrey, B.C. drawing her daily inspiration from her seaside views. Thérèse’s love of the Impressionists’ style is reflected in her happy and contemplative paintings. Her strong colour sense enhances the joyful play of light and shadows in her subjects.

Thérèse travels throughout North America, Europe and Australia in search of subject matter, sketching and photographing on site for her studio work. Her preferred medium is acrylic on canvas.

Thérèse has a strong following of patrons and collectors in Canada, Australia, U.S.A. and Europe.

Early Years
Born in Louvain, Belgium, raised in the Belgian Congo, Thérèse moved to Montreal, Canada in 1963.

Academic Studies
Thérèse studied painting under Dr. Arthur Lismer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and sketching under Prof. Tondino at McGill University, School of Architecture. Thérèse graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in History of Fine Arts, from McGill University, Montreal.

Career
Thérèse attained a diploma in fashion design from the Istituto Superiore Di Alta Moda, Cataldo, Rome, Italy and worked for 25 years as a fashion designer in Europe and Canada. Thérèse exhibits her work at the annual Van Dusen Garden and Flower Show, Vancouver, BC. Canada and in her biannual private exhibitions in her studio, each August and November. For an invitation to her exhibitions please use the “Contact Me” link found on the top of this page.

Special Event
Invitation Only Studio sale at Artist's Home, check here for dates in July 2010