Irena Gratton

Irena Skoczny Gratton

I was born in Montreal and during my youth I was always fascinated by the beauty of our landscape.  I studied Business and took courses in design in Montreal .
We moved to the south shore of Montreal to the region of  the Monteregie .  Here  we lived for many years at the foot of Mont St Hilaire where we were surrounded by beautiful landscapes and apple orchards.

I had the opportunity to participate in many workshops with wonderful landscape artists of the region on a part time basis. Once we moved to Ontario I studied cartooning  in the evenings and obtained my cartooning certificate.  I was interested in  adding  a bit of fantasy into my work.

Having previously worked in oils, acrylics and water colour I am now  experimenting and discovering other mediums such as inks and soon pastels. I enjoy strong vibrant colours as they resonate strong vibrations and emotions.   

I am fortunate now since I retired from my full time business career to focus  on experimenting, learning  and developing new techniques within the world of art.

I can be reached at [email protected]