BIOGRAPHY

I was born in Montreal, Canada where I learned how to draw and paint as a professional in the early eighties. I took a few years away from my art to explore various facets of life and also because I was dealing with having surgeries to correct a physiological condition called transsexuality and as in everything that is true and right and meant to be, I came back to my passion more complete and filled with a sense of purpose like never before. My paintings have been sold to many over the years, be that through art shows or through commissioned pieces for private clients. Today, my art is filled with the wonder of my woman’s voice and views. My favorite mediums are oils, soft pastels and charcoal. November 2011 to February 2012: Duo show at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in Soho, New York. The Museum has since acquired one of my paintings called ‘ Damned ‘ for it’s permanent collection. joelle@circesart.com http://www.circesart.com