“A brush in hand, tubes of vibrant paints, a blank canvas and divine intervention is my formula for visual, beautiful and colorful artworks.”
About the Artist
Shirley Monestier’s inspiration in creating artworks come from many sources and is her force for self-expression. Her art subjects are abstract / expressionism, culture, and nature are created in bold and vibrant colors. She excels and finds joy when facing a blank canvas and creating art from the heart and soul!
Shirley’s artworks are inspired by years of training, cultural interests, international travels, living abroad, spiritual journeys and special creative moments. Her life journeys and experiences have contributed to who she is as a contemporary, international artist.
Whether you're an art collector or first-time buyer, you are invited to visit her gallery, browse and choose an artwork that speaks to you! Her artwork is just what you need for any decor!
Shirley Monestier is an artist and art collector living in Bordeaux France. She first ventured into the art world in 1992 when she moved to France and enrolled in the Municipal School for Arts and Plastics in Taverny France.
Shirley's artworks are vibrant, bold colors and passionate. The theme in her artworks are abstracts/expressionism, culture and nature. The art mediums she uses are acrylic paints and mixed medium. She has developed a special sponging technique that is applied as background on some canvas. Monestier's inspiration for her paintings are from various sources … abstract vision, nature, world cultures, international travels and spiritual journeys. Bold and vibrant colors dominate her artworks.
Shirley’s artworks have been exhibited in international venues, listed are just a few … Mona Bismark Foundation Paris, FR, Taverny’s Municipal Center, Taverny, FR, Biblioteca Los Mangos, Puerto Vallarta MX, Los Cruiza Gallery Puerto Vallarta, MX and R. Blake Private Art Gallery Washington DC USA. Shirley's international art collectors reside in France, Canada, Mexico and USA. She is very proud of her creative artworks and achievements as an artist.
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