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C\u00e9leste Gagnon loves art and nature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And while she has made a successful career as a freelance illustrator, Gagnon, originally from Toronto and moved to Rockland three years ago, was so captivated by the nature and wildlife surrounding the region she now calls home, she decided it was time to do something for herself \u2013 rediscovering why she fell in love with illustrating in the first place.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes, we really forget why we fell in love with something in the first place, because it becomes a job and can be repetitive and you lose sight on why you wanted to be an illustrator,\u201d said Gagnon. \u201cWhen we moved here, I was just so blown away by how beautiful this region is and it is surrounded by so much natural space and complete ecosystems. I just had to capture what I was seeing.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gagnon\u2019s love for Clarence-Rockland\u2019s nature and wildlife is on display at the Clarence-Rockland Art Gallery, which is located on the main level of the YMCA Cultural and Recreational Complex at 1525 du Parc Avenue.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really hope that people come and enjoy what I have done,\u201d said Gagnon. \u201cAs I was creating these pieces, I really rediscovered my love and passion for illustrating. I just remembered why I wanted to do this in the first place.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gagnon\u2019s extensive client list and partnerships includes working with Kids Can Press, WWF Canada, the City of Markham\u2019s Green Print Sustainability program and Parks Ontario.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She is a graduate of Sheridan College\u2019s Illustration program.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud of myself, really, to this, because it is important to me,\u201d said Gagnon of her exhibit at the Clarence-Rockland Art Gallery. \u201cI have no regrets moving here, it\u2019s away from the hustle and bustle of Toronto.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gagnon has decided that once a week, she\u2019s going to spend time illustrating for herself, giving her the balance she wants with her work life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSince I have been here, I have never seen so many moose in my life,\u201d she said. \u201cI am used to seeing my stuff published, but it\u2019s usually for someone else who asked me to do something for them. So, this is a nice change from that.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, on C\u00e9leste Gagnon, visit celestegagnon.wordpress.com.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Clarence-Rockland Art Gallery is open during YMCA regular business hours and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gallery exhibitions feature the work of local artists working in all types of media. The gallery hosts a total of approximately 10 exhibitions annually, each of which lasts roughly four weeks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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