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SOLEIL LEVANT
AP108
oil, canvas
8 x 16 in.  
$ 995 CDN
SOUS UN SOLEIL D'OCTOBRE
AP107
oil, canvas
24 x 12 in.  
$ 1365 CDN
S'IMPREGNER D'UN LIEU
AP106
oil, canvas
24 x 60 in.  
$ 3250 CDN
ENTRE MER ET MONTAGNES
AP105
oil, canvas
72 x 48 in.  
Call to view
$ 5735 CDN
PETIT RUISSEAU SOUS LES COULEURS
AP101
oil, canvas
40 x 30 in.  
$ 2780 CDN
RENDEZ-VOUS
AP099
oil, canvas
36 x 30 in.  
$ 2650 CDN
EN PLEINE NATURE
AP098
oil, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 2440 CDN
L'EAU DU NORD
AP097
oil, canvas
30 x 24 in.  
$ 2250 CDN
BONHEUR QUOTIDIEN
AP096
oil, canvas
24 x 12 in.  
$ 1365 CDN
FIN DE PRINTEMPS
AP095
oil, canvas
16 x 12 in.  
$ 1160 CDN
CHALEUR HIVERNALE
AP073
oil, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 2440 CDN
L'AUTOMNE AU QUEBEC
AP069
oil, canvas
48 x 28 in.  
$ 3170 CDN
ABANDONNE AU RETOUR
AP061
oil, canvas
30 x 30 in.  
$ 2440 CDN
DANSE SOUS UNEGRANDE CHALEUR
AP060
oil, canvas
48 x 24 in.  
$ 2845 CDN

André Pleau

At a very young age, André developed a passion for drawing, the plastic arts and nature. On his many trips with his parents, he discovered the Gaspé Coast, the regions north of Joliette, St-Tite and La Tuque, just to name a few. Those childhood memories are still a source of inspiration today in much of his art.

He is a physically active man. Among his accomplishments he has competed many times in canoe racing, including the prestigious Classique Internationale de Canots de la Mauricie and has brought home two Gold Medals from the Montreal International Marathon.

In 1973, one of his dreams became a reality. The Government of Quebec hired him as a wildlife conservation officer in the Mont-Laurier region. Since his job was to protect Quebec wildlife and to track down poachers, André saw himself board a bush plane to the north of his territory many times to install very well camouflaged surveillance stations and spend many days in a tent, sometimes under very difficult conditions. During this time, he remained an avid painter, indulging in his creative pursuits in his spare time and participating in a few exhibitions.

After 18 years of work in natue, a new job brought him back to his hometown. Having experienced confined quarters at his surveillance posts, his new found environment opened to him the St. Lawrence River and St-Pierre Lake, a large body of water protected by the World Biosphere Reserve. This work led him to befriend commercial fishermen and many hunters of migratory birds. He also observed the strength of the spring tides (May Seas) that windswept the bays. The powerful intensity of the great outdoors has inspired him and still contributes to the richness of his work.

Self-taught, he uses oil paint and palette knife only. He paints spontaneously with power and vividness using his own imagination. His paintings are full of light, colour and febrile movement all presented in great harmony. Handling his palette knife in a very personal way, he leaves thick traces to bring out a third dimension. Pleau's work is constanly evolving and his passion for nature is seen in his abstract works also.

In September 2004, he retired early to devote himself to his art. His wonderful work is frequently and positively commented upon by art specialists. As a result of 32 years in close proximity to nature, Pleau has created a large repertoire of unbelievable memories to be shared with nature lovers.






sly bring together light, colour, movement and the very essence of nature that is sometimes unpredictable.

Always growing, André Pleau is now getting involved with abstract art, still based on his favourite subject. This personal evolution in his art has been commented on over the years by the art publications that have covered his work.

In September 2004, he took early retirement to devote himself to his art. His 32 years of being immersed in nature have instilled in him an incredible inventory of memories to share with the world.

It is important to emphasize that André Pleau is very involved with humanitarian causes and participates annually in fund raising activities by donating some of his works.


André Pleau



Awards
2008 President of honour, art centre for handicapped persons La Fenêtre
2006 Painting selected by the 25th Conference of North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association, Quebec
2001 President of honour, art centre for handicapped persons La Fenêtre
2001 Painting selected for the poster of 26th Congress, Quebec Biologist Association
1996 2nd prize, Trois-Rivières, Québec Symposium


Collections
Assurances La Capitale
Audiologie, Edmunston
B.E.S. Inc. Canada
Caisses Populaires Desjardins
CHEM Action
CITQ Immobilier
Consulate of the United States
Core Design, NY
Dale Parizeau LM, Canada
Industrial Chimney Co
Andrew Group, UK
Quebecor Group, Montreal
Marketing Quebec
Marque D'Or
Medialink Communication Canada
Merck Frost
Middleton Graphics Canada
Neurocx Research Canada
Parka Lam Industrial Co, Hong Kong
Royal Mint, Ottawa
Service de Consultation Ficon
Labo. Omega
London Credit & Capital
Medialink Communication, Canada
Regime de retraite de l'Univeriste du Quebec
Samson Belaire De Loitte Touche
Sopar Cosmetiques
York Lakeshore Canada
Clark & Hall Studios
Cromwell Management


Publications
2007 Le Nouvelliste
2005 Parcours
2004 Le Nouvelliste
2001 Magazin Art
2001 Le Nouvelliste
2000 Le Nouvelliste
1996 Le Nouvelliste
COGECO
CHLN


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