Artist of the day: Artist of the Day, October 9, 2026 : Muriel Charbonnier, a French emerging artist (#2653)

Friday, October 9, 2026

Artist of the Day, October 9, 2026 : Muriel Charbonnier, a French emerging artist (#2653)

Muriel Charbonnier (1967) is a contemporary French emerging painter. Painting has always held a special place in her life. It all began at the age of 12 when she stumbled upon an art supply store in Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the Rhône region. The moment she bought her first tubes of oil paint, a profound passion ignited within her. From that moment on, painting became an integral part of her daily life, permeating every aspect of it.

In her early twenties, she found herself drawn to figurative art, and for the next three decades, she devoted herself to creating still lifes and meticulously reproducing the works of 17th-century Dutch painters. However, around the age of 50, a desire for abstraction emerged, bringing with it a profound sense of liberation. It was a true revelation, giving her the freedom to express herself artistically.

As a result, galleries began to embrace her unique style, offering her opportunities to showcase her work and gain recognition in various locations, including Barbizon, Roanne, Beaune, Paris, Switzerland, and Canada.

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