Stéphanie Gauvin was born in the Eastern Townships of Quebec in 1970. She demonstrated a talent for visual arts from an early age, encouraged by her family and teachers. After obtaining an art diploma from Cegep de Sherbrooke in 1989, Western Canada appealed to her adventurous spirit. Passionate about mountains and skiing, she settled in a small, picturesque village in British Columbia and raised a family while developing her artistic practice. She has been a full-time artist since 2003.

Her paintings demonstrate a unique approach and personal style that have been defined over time. Focused on landscape painting, this energetic artist's work reflects her love of nature. Her signature style is characterized by her bold use of composition and exuberant color choices in its warmest tones.

“I work as I live, which is to say, with pleasure above all. My open-mindedness towards life and recognition of the present moment allow me to be authentic and to reproduce this energy in my works. Working in my studio or on location in nature, I illuminate the scenes with a vigorous color palette. Seeking spontaneity with each brushstroke, in the gradation of hues and the vibration of color, I aim to arouse emotion rather than perfection in detail. When a work evolves well on the canvas, I have a feeling of euphoria. My brush transforms into a magic wand… what a spell!”