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Carmine Magazine: How would you define your style?
Marie-Josée: My style is figurative and illustrative. It is a mix of whimsical, magical, folkish and just a tiny bit creepy. I am actually in the process of uncovering it. After years of trying to emulate things I liked and doing endless school projects, I have taken a stance against my own habits and embraced my style. It is truly amazing for me to see it unfold paintings after paintings.
CM: What things inspire and influence you and your artwork?
MJ: Anything and everything. But first and foremost: stories. Any kind of stories really, but especially folk tales, myths and fairy tales. I am also influences by nature and colors. Sometimes I start a painting with just a specific color scheme in my mind.
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Unfortunately I find it really difficult to develop ideas and problem solve with music on, I work much better when its quiet. But when I paint it’s ok. I have started listening to audio books when I paint, at the moment it’s The Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb.
— , Carmine Magazine Interview
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