Biography

Born on December the 2nd in the city of Saint-Hyacinthe, Marc-André discovers very early his talent for drawing. Already in kidergarten, his teacher notices his potential. He then spends a great part of his childhood in Otterburn Park, near Mont-Saint-Hilaire, where he develops his drawing skills, inspired by comic books and where he first studies the art at the age of 10. He applies constantly his newly learned skills, even in regular school during classes. In the summer of 2000, after his high school studies, he successfully completes the program of Professionnal Illustration at Collège Salette. In the fall, he meets Cécile Bond, an artist manager who arranges his first painting exposition in Sainte-Julie. This gives him the opportunity to meet many artists, but Gerald Trudel fascinates him the most. Shortly after meeting him, he becomes his student. At the end of the course, Marc-André continues his lessons with Jules Bouchard until 2005. He is approached by the Curry’s store in 2007 with a proposal to become a teacher himself in the Saint-Hubert branch. Following a trip to Paris in winter of 2007, Marc-André received invitations to expose his art in France.

Today he balances painting and work... Tomorrow he hopes to live from his passion.

Studies

• Wildlife painting classes with Jules Bouchard - 2002-2005
• Wildlife painting classes with Gérald Trudel - 2001
• Professionnal Illustration Program at Collège Salette - 2000