A NEW CHAPTER

After living five years in Montreal, something had to change. We decided to look ahead and bought a house in the countryside. It was not fun living in a big city under these current circumstances.

We realized what really was important for us. Working online more and more, we just needed something else, a more fulfilling project. 

As you can see, the house is ancestral and fully furnished with period furniture, that we might sell some off in time. To get room for some of our own stuff. So, it is going to be a mix of period and modern furniture. 

There is a big double garage, that needs some isolation and paint, that is going to work as my Atelier and Gallery. This is an ongoing project, that will take some time. 

Hopefully we’ll be ready for springtime, where the plan is to start selling some of the furniture.

However, I am going to continue working on my stuff where ever I can, until then.

I am looking forward to welcome friends and family, as well as art lovers and new costumers from this area. 

Meanwhile you could check out the top-menu, if you want to know more about me and how I might be able to help you.

MY ART PROCES

My painting process is such a personal journey for me. First and foremost it allows me to contemplate 

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Through contemplation, I realize, understand and express my experiences and point of view into paintings, instead of putting everything into words.

Triptych, abstract composition in acrylic and mixed media on paper.

This process continually allows me to explore new possibilities. I never know where this journey leads me and how it turns out, which is the intriguing part of it.

My inspiration is mainly drawn from impressions of my daily life. There’s inspiration everywhere, when you pay attention. For example: nature, architecture, moods, memories and moments of life. All things that affects me in some way.

I interpret all these impressions and convey them either conceptually or in an intuitive and visual way to evoke imagination and tell an intriguing story.

I am especially attracted to expressive abstract painting.

My approach is often intentional at first, with specific colors and a composition in mind. Especially the colors have such a strong impact - they are drawing me in. I am in another world for a moment of time.

But as soon as I start, intuition takes over and the composition, bold colours, layers and textures often ends up in surprising ways.

A FRAMING EXPERIENCE

Abstract landscapes in oil and cold wax by John F. Clément

Before the Corona 19 crisis hit, we went to Omer Deserres to have some of my paintings framed. Finally this past weekend we were able to pick them up.

But not without a surprise! The girl who took the order had messed up the measurements, so the price we agreed on were suddenly 33,59 dollars more expensive. It’s not the amount that matters, but merely the principle. 

Because, why do we have to pay extra for their mistake.

With a price of  448,86 instead 415,27 and all the money I’ve spent there previously. In my opinion that is very unprofessional practice and poor customer service.

The guy who handled the sale was of course sorry and offered a 15 % discount on our next framing. Right! -On top of that, they just lost an extra sale.

Will I recommend anyone to have their art framed there - I don’t think so. It was a first and surely last time I will have anything framed at Deserres. And for future Art supplies I will probably go some where else.

I just hope Deserres found it worth it.

UPDATE!  

Had a nice phone call from Deserres today. They were so sorry for all this and of course I’ll get reimbursed. Great!

REDIRECTION !

Hello visitors and followers, if there is any of you left. . .

-You might be wondering what is going on, since I am not posting very often on this blog any more.

First of all, I have revived my old passion for art and started painting again. So a bit of career change you might say.
I will only post here if something relevant happens, like exhibitions etc. -And of course I'll be happy to fulfill any request, in case you have any.

If you want to follow my art journey, you can follow this link to Fine Art America. I hope to see you there. Here is a few examples of my new work. I hope you like it.

All paintings by John F. Clément

CFDA - ONE WAY INTO FASHION!

-But not the only one. There are other ways. -That was my imediate reaction, after watching the mini-series The Fashion Fund on Netflix.

I couldn't believe my own ears, when they claimed: - "If you haven't got a fashion show, you're not serious/ -or the real deal".
Come on! - To me that statement sounded very limited and close minded. There is always a way!

It may come as a surprise, but not everyone wants to become a big name or global brand, but would be perfectly happy doing their thing and make a decent living out of that.

You see, being independent and make a good living, are actually quite satisfactory for more people, than you think.
Unfortunately the big names are getting all the attention. but if you take a closer look, there is a lot of creativity going on, on different levels.

Instead of taking hope/dreams away from people, even before they start, a more diverse fashion-program with different levels, where you can choose to go ahead or not, would be a better way of doing this, I think. -And it may even attract more interest.

-Any thoughts ?