CAROLINE VENENCIE
Artiste peintre aquarelliste | Artiste figuratif contemporain
My watercolor workshops and classes
Let yourself be surprised by watercolor!
More than just a technique, watercolor is a way of life. It invites us to trust our intuition, to observe the magic of pigments blending by letting go, and encourages patience and experimentation. Each brushstroke becomes a new adventure.
Join us for an enriching and inspiring experience and reserve your place for a painting workshop on Wednesday afternoon or a watercolor course on Sunday.
Art Materials Provided During my watercolor classes, I will provide you with: - Watercolor paint palettes - Extra-fine watercolor pans, pearlescent watercolor paints, fluorescent watercolor ink - Posca acrylic markers - Tubes of watercolor paint - Bottle of gold ink - Watercolor pencils - Arches or Canson watercolor paper - Wash brushes, liner brushes, glazing brushes - Gold leaf - Loose watercolor pigments All materials are professional quality, perfect for budding artists to create vibrant paintings!
Discover the different options, à la carte or by subscription, at the Exit art gallery in Aix-les-bains or at your home (Savoie)!
Caroline Venencie, a watercolorist with pop colors
Born in Paris and from a family of architects, it was only natural that Caroline graduated in Architecture from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Recognized for five years as a painter, her watercolors invite the viewer to immerse themselves in her colorful, joyful world with a contemporary figurative style, with a twist of pop colors, where one can read in dotted lines her atypical journey.
Women, flowers, and animals intersect and respond to one another in her watercolors, each employing its own symbolism and thus concealing deeper messages and meanings, offering an additional dimension to interpretation.
This secret language woven through his compositions invites the viewer to a more intimate reflection, a reading that goes beyond appearances.
Through her painting, Caroline seeks not only to share the beauty of Nature with the public, but also to raise awareness of the urgent need to preserve these natural wonders.
Her artistic vision, imbued with joy and positivity, is reflected in the use of bright and energetic colors that blend different techniques and mediums to create dynamic works, full of life and hope.
- Caroline Venencie - Painter As a watercolor artist, I create luminous and colorful works that explore the union of woman and nature. My practice is based on the fluidity and unpredictability of watercolor, giving rise to lush compositions in a deceptively naive style. My work highlights a joyful and poetic aesthetic, where color becomes language and joy an act of resistance. My watercolors have found their way into private collections in more than nine countries, and I am represented by the "Exit" art gallery in Aix-les-Bains. Each original painting is presented at exhibitions in renowned art galleries and art fairs. Soon, some of my larger paintings will be auctioned by Parisian auctioneers at a prestigious charity event.
What is my artistic approach? My work unfolds in a universe I like to call "deceptively naive art": I use a palette of vibrant colors, imaginary flowers that always unfold around a central subject (portrait, animal, etc.), composed of simple shapes with numerous geometric details. The work, seemingly energetic, colorful, and easy to interpret, actually contains many references to classical art and invites a second, more symbolic and spiritual reading. I explore the inseparable links between woman and nature, which I see as two expressions of the same vital energy: they embody the gentle force that underlies life and on which our future depends. For me, painting is celebrating this silent power. I seek to convey joy, to remind us of the beauty of life, to create images that unite rather than divide. My paintings carry a message of hope: that of sisterhood, reconciliation with nature, and a future to be created in balance. My method is based on an intuitive and meticulous approach. Over time, my palette has expanded, incorporating fluorescent colors, geometric shapes from different cultures, gold leaf for its luminosity, and acrylic markers for greater freedom. Each work is conceived as an inner garden, a space for contemplation where gentleness becomes an act of resistance and beauty, a form of commitment. A modern painting that will find a place of honor in your home décor.
What is my artistic background? My artistic journey began with architectural studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where I learned about composition and space. Then, for 15 years, I ran my own business in illustration and sewing, which allowed me to explore materials, color, and detail. Today, watercolor has become my preferred medium. It offers me the freedom I've been seeking: it flows, spreads, sometimes escapes my control—and it is precisely in its unpredictability that poetry is born.
A History of Watercolors
The series of watercolors from the "Divines" exhibition: an ode to woman and nature
The series of watercolors presented during the "Divines" art exhibition brings together original contemporary figurative paintings. Each work embodies a vision of modern art where color, light, and symbolism interact to create a strong and timeless presence.
Inspired by the profound connection between women and nature, these watercolors of iconic women embody a luminous and colorful aesthetic, both accessible and sophisticated. These vibrant paintings bring energy, color, and delicacy to our modern interiors, whether private or professional.
Created with watercolors, enriched with intense, sometimes fluorescent colors, gold leaf, and acrylic markers, the works in this series are distinguished by their singularity and meticulous finish. Each painting is a unique piece, depicting the portrait of a woman haloed in gold, conceived as a luxury art object, intended to captivate and seduce the viewer.
As an emerging artist, I am developing a body of work recognized for its coherence and strong visual identity. The Divines series is aimed at collectors, art lovers, decorators, and contemporary art enthusiasts seeking original, expressive, and meaningful works. Two of the six watercolors in this series have already been sold to international collectors.
More than just decorative paintings, these modern icons are works of art that tell a story: that of a gentle power, a peaceful relationship with life, and a positive vision of the future.
They naturally find their place in an elegant interior design, where art becomes a marker of style and meaning.
