The Fishermen I – L’Île-des-Pins

Water colour on 100% Cotton Rag Aquarelle Paper All Work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity – signed by Muriel Buthier-Chartrain (France) Muriel spent the month of September 2016 with us in Australia as one of our 2 Artist-in-Residence 2016, sharing her skills and techniques – her wonderful knowledge as a recognised water colourist and Membre de la Société Française de l’Aquarelle! Image size 13.5 x 18.5cm With Mount 24 x 30cm

MURIEL’S ARTIST STATEMENT

Time for maturity, a lot of work for the technical mastery – what does  a painter need tofinally find themselves? An understanding that there is no other inspiration source than their own feelings – the deepest – the most secret. My work has changed, slowly, naturally – this was done, as it should be: more and more simplified, almost abstract, but supported by new technical searches always, technical which is essential to develop one’s own expression. Express only one’s self, not being the pale reflect of some one else, regardless of what the fashion is, about me, the only way to have a sincere and singular painting. I have painted in this frame of mind for a long time, without concessions and with passion. ASSOCIATIONS:

• Membre de la  SFA,  Société Française de l'aquarelle
• Membre de l'association ERYA