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During the holidays, nothing is more precious than the joy of creating! At DeSerres, we believe in the power of creative expression to awaken the soul and build lasting memories. This holiday season, we've carefully put together a collection of inspiring gift ideas for your loved ones. For passionate beginners or seasoned artists, each gift idea is an invitation to explore, experiment and celebrate art in all its forms.

With our pre-cut metal finishing mouldings, framing your canvas is quick and easy, no matter its size. Simply choose a pair of mouldings for your height, another pair for your width, assemble it all with the hardware provided, and voilà: your art is ready to hang and admire!

Art has always been a way of life for Montreal-based painter Amelia (born Amélie Hadouchi). She was first introduced to the world of painting at the tender age of 9 and the rest was history; her passion for this expressive medium only grew as she did. Her immersive artwork, easy to recognize with their vibrant colours and intricate patterns, plunge us deep into the wonders of the universe and strengthen our emotional connection with Mother Nature.

The fine people at DeSerres were kind enough to send me an assortment of my favourite acrylic paint: Golden’s Open Acrylics

In order to meet our challenge, our collaborator Christelle Bilodeau decided to create a colour portrait for the very first time!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we love bringing you unique gift ideas you can craft yourself. Because nothing is quite as heartfelt as a handmade gift, right? Soapmaking is super easy and requires little materials—the perfect creative DIY project to brighten up any mom’s bath time. And what’s more? This project will only take a few minutes to make!

Want to learn how to draw your own manga character face? Let our collaborator O-TAKU guide you through the steps to draw like a real mangaka!

Our creative accomplice Hey Maca walks you through the art of linocut printing in 4 steps. Turn off your screens, roll up your sleeves, and create something amazing with your hands!

Our accomplice Ismérie Anglade shows you how to create realistic drawings by tracing the silhouettes of animal figurines in the sun. Guaranteed fun for your young creatives!

A splash of colour and creativity to brighten your days!

Christelle Bilodeau put together a list of tools she wishes she had known about herself when she first started drawing. Happy discovery!

Want to learn how to draw the people you love, or bring your graphite portraits to life? In this article, our ambassador Christelle Bilodeau will show you how to draw a portrait so realistic that it will turn heads.

The first step to improving your watercolour skills is to dare! Our ambassador Lysa Jordan guides you through three exercises to add even more depth to your watercolour artwork.

Daniel Smith Watercolours are among the most popular watercolours used by artists across the world.

Christmas is already around the corner. To help you find the perfect gift, we've put together a list of 7 gift ideas that are sure to please any creative. Let's dive in!

A personalised gift is fun to create and just as fun to receive. Let our collaborator Hey Maca guide you through the steps to make three unique DIY creations that will bring joy everywhere!

Pottery is becoming increasingly popular, attracting new enthusiasts from all walks of life. In this article, you’ll discover how to create your first piece of pottery, guided by our friends at Les Faiseurs. Let’s get started!

From watercolour to mixed media, there is a paper for every technique! But which paper to choose? Multidisciplinary artist Richard Cameron Morneau explored different types of paper and shares valuable tips for choosing the best paper for your technique.

Our collaborator Chloé Comte invites you to add a little poetic magic to your holiday decor. Follow her step-by-step instructions to create this lovely diorama.

To add the finishing touch to her holiday decor, our collaborator Chloé Comte created her very first fine arts calligraphy set.

Are you as excited as we are for Christmas? In this easy tutorial, our ambassador Hey Maca shows you how to create a unique and modern Christmas countdown using Jesmonite and wood. A perfect decoration for any corner in your home!

“If a day goes by without me drawing, I’m always eager to start again.”

Hello, my name is Richard Cameron Morneau. I am a multidisciplinary artist living in the beautiful town of Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, just north of Quebec City. I practise more than one art form: drawing, painting, sculpture, make-up, as well as performing arts. However, I’ve been drawing the longest. I learned these techniques by myself with the help of books and some explanations my grandfather gave me. I've been drawing since I was old enough to hold a pencil, and I've been creating my world for over 25 years now. What world am I talking about? Well, I create in a surreal fantasy world, combining hyperrealism, cartoonish effects and optical illusions.   I studied as many styles as possible: realism, landscape, perspective and the world of comics. This has trained my hand in the best possible way, allowing me to play with these different worlds and blend them into my whimsical creations. I also had the chance to explore different mediums during my studies in visual arts and presentation design, which today, allows me to create for well-known companies in Quebec. Why do I teach today? I love to share my know-how and techniques, to encourage the freedom to create. I’ve been teaching different art forms for 20 years now. This has equipped me with a versatile art background, with which I help people see techniques from another angle, through a simplified and efficient approach.Creativity is like a journey to the second star to the right, and straight on till morning. Welcome to my imaginary world.I look forward to seeing you at the next workshops!

"Art brings light and joy. It has to be joyful, so that it can make you feel good too, like a kind of therapy."