The wood lying on the ground, in the forest, is an ecosystem in itself, it is eaten by fungi and insects and this leaves a superb pattern in its fibers which only appear after careful sanding.

I only use dead wood found on my hikes, branches, or pieces of trunk detached from its stump, whether or not in contact with the ground. Or driftwood that I find mainly on the banks of rivers in Quebec.

Since I work with raw materials and wood species that I know little about, therefore it is impossible for me to identify the wood with certainty. This leads sometimes to rather unusual discoveries.

I am also asked why I use rough stones. Well, I find unpolished stones just have more character and hidden beauty.

Recently, I discovered polymer which I enjoy working with as this material lightens my creations and that is where I was going with it.

Using polymer clay has opened up a whole new world of possibilities, from the choice of colors that can be mixed to create unique designs.This also ensures that no two pieces are ever the same.

I do my own colors and dyes using different oils and dry pigments. And more recently, I started working with “natural” pigments such as:

• turmeric
• beet powder and hibiscus powder
• brown henna and shikakaÏ
• butterfly pea powder
• blackberry powder
• red clay, sanguine powder
• or red sandalwood

For the sake of authenticity, all the photos are shot in natural light.

Also, my photos are touched up as little as possible, and only to enhance their color.