By Lisa Morgan
In her own words, Veronique Branger acknowledges, “I was very lucky to know right away what my passion is.” Born in Paris, France, she studied at the National School of Fine Art in Lyon, France. At 19 years of age, she became one of the co-founders and members of City of Creation in Lyon, an organization which has become an internationally acclaimed and a widely published mural enterprise. As a member of City of Creation, Veronique worked in France, Spain and Mexico in a cooperative effort with other artists, architects and city planners as a graphic painter and project designer on more than 40 large scale commissioned murals that at times stood as tall as four to five scaffolds.
When she moved to the United States, Veronique, inspired by the success of her previous group endeavors, continued to create and paint her own murals where her works have been showcased in some of the most noteworthy residences and public venues including the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco and Rancho Mirage, Big Horn Country Club and PGA West in La Quinta to name a few. Subject matter ranges from plain air landscapes and urban scenes, models both personal and spontaneous, to studies in workshop environments. “I like the spontaneous approach of the watercolor medium and experience the same in-the-moment exhilaration when I work on a watercolor plein air* painting or an outdoor mural.” She also actively enjoys sharing her art through her involvement with the Coachella Valley Water Color Society and Desertscapes.
Working in both water color and acrylic, Veronique has noted changes that have evolved in her artwork since moving to the desert 18 years ago. The sense of color that she thought she had before has become so much brighter and more vibrant. With the beautiful light that, as expressed by many artists is unique to our valley, Veronique’s use of color has transformed from the greys and muted colors of Europe, to vibrant reds, turquoise and greens. Loving the outdoors, her quick fluid motion helps to capture spontaneous inspirations that can change with the transition of the suns reflection. This evolution and maturity reveals a greater depth of passion and sensitivity to the world around her and is reflected onto her canvas, be it a building or actual canvas.
You will have the extreme pleasure of experiencing Veronique’s passion in color at local art events here in the desert. She will be hosting an art show preview on October 19th at Venus Art and Supply, 41801 Corporate Way #7, Palm Desert near Cook and Hovely. Her art will be also be showcased at the Old Town La Quinta Art Under the Umbrellas, Saturday, October 27th, from 10am – 5pm. She is also proud to have been selected to showcase her paintings at the 12th annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire, November 10th and 11th.
For more information about Veronique, her art and showcases go to www.artemiswalls.com or contact her at (760) 406-1735
*Contemporary plein air artists provide insight into the movement while examining the historical roots of the painting style that defines the American landscape.
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