yrs. As with many artists I find my love for the arts began at a young age. Ever since my first
scribbles would evolve into doodles, I would soon realize that this passion I felt would over
power me in my life. So here I am many years later,( with a little more maturity ) still
expressing myself through my artistic work.
My training is mostly self taught, but I have had a few years of training as a Graphic Designer
in Quebec city as well as in British Columbia. Over the years I have found myself to be
influenced by almost everything around me, in many ways one may see this in my work.
Reflecting my versatility, I create Graphic Designs such as Logo's, Business cards and Brochures
, as well as magazine Illustrations, Murals, painting store fronts and home windows.
While in Victoria I have been enormously blessed working with world re~known Elza and
Anne Mayhew. They have provided me with great insight in life and art and have shown me
that nothing is impossible. I consider myself truly blessed to have shared part of my life with
such wonderful, soulful, creative women.
It is not an easy task to live as an artist, I must greatly thank my entire family, my life long
princess Lori for providing me with their incredible support and insight. Thank you for being
my greatest fans!
Over the past few years in Victoria, I have been concentrating on promoting my Window art
and mural work. My paintings seem to stir emotions in children of all ages. One day as I was
painting a store front window an elderly woman approached me saying that "my work
transports her back into times when she would remember, as a younger child, running across
the snowy slopes of her parents farm". She then thanked me for bringing back a long
forgotten memory.
Painting Murals and Windows are a great medium for me to share and express my feelings
with the public.
I take great pride in my work, closely working with my clients ideas, I create a painting that
is original with a high visual impact. I will work on any theme whether it be a Christmas,
Valentines, Easter, Spring, Halloween or promotional Design. My work is not limited to
business owners, but also includes private residences. I will paint Murals in any room of the
house, such as a faux or themed design in the hallway or a mural in your child's bedroom or
recreation area. Perhaps you might like your windows painted!
I am presently making Signed Edition prints and Greeting cards available for purchase and
constantly adding new work to my site, come back often to see what is new.
Any comments you might have are more than welcome here. If you would like to commission
some work or simply say hello, contact me any time.
All the best, and thank you for your interest in my work.
Mario Labonte~
(250) 361~0957
email me here
