BIOGRAPHY

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A French artist born in 1970 in Angoulême and now based in Paris, I have been painting since the age of seven, driven by a passion for creation. My art draws inspiration from romantic poetry from the nineteenth century (Baudelaire, Keats,...) as well as classical and jazz music.

AN ARTIST AT HEART

"This artistic life - which we know is not the truth - seems to me so vivid, that it would be ungrateful not to be satisfied with it. Your profession is to do what you are made for and exercise with such passion and intensity that it is like responding to a spiritual call."
Vincent Van Gogh

I am a french professional Fine Artist and I live in Paris. I was born in Angoulême, in 1970. I hope I'll die young... as late as possible !

As a professional artist living in Paris, I have been painting and drawing since the age of seven.

My artistic journey has always been guided by a profound passion for creation in all its forms, which has now become my raison d’être, a constant leitmotif, and my preferred mode of expression. To me, painting is a tool capable of transcending the barriers of language and touching the soul directly. It is a universal means of communication.

Curiously enough, it was poetry that sparked my love of colors and, eventually, my desire to express myself freely through drawing and painting. Writers such as Charles Baudelaire, Théodore de Banville, Alphonse de Lamartine, Victor Hugo, and later John Keats, William Blake, and other Romantic poets of the late 19th century, inspired me deeply. I was - and still am - fascinated by the symbolic power of combining words and colors, by the skillful use of metaphors, periphrases, oxymorons, and other surreal imagery in their work.

As a child, I was struck by expressions like: "to see life in pink," "to hope for blue tomorrows", "to be green with envy", "to laugh yellow", "to look gray-faced", "to leave at the blue hour', "to feel as gray as the rain",...

It is thus primarily in poetry that I find inspiration as I explore my artistic endeavors.

"Nature is a temple where living pillars
Sometimes let slip confused words;
Man walks within a forest of symbols
That observe him with familiar eyes.
Like long echoes that merge in the distance
In a shadowy and deep unity,
Vast as the night and as the clarity,
Perfumes, colors, and sounds respond to one another."
Charles Baudelaire, "Correspondences", The Flowers of Evil, 1861

Because I am romantic, nostalgic, and idealistic, these poetic associations first inspired me to write poetry.

Later, combined with music - especially classical and jazz - they nourished my imagination to the point where I became convinced that painting, which allows for the broadest possible palette of colors, is far more than just an art form: it is a language unto itself, one rooted in the musicality of things. A silent language, yes, but one that, unlike words, knows no linguistic boundaries, thus offering total freedom of expression.

TO BE AN ARTIST IS NOT A PROFESSION!

Although I have always dreamt of becoming an Artist (Painter, "Grand-Couturier" or Novellist), my parents pushed me to study at high school, in order to have a job allowing me to be financially independent and be able to freely exercise my artistic passions. In hindsight, I will never thank them enough for making this wise and sensible choice!

After spending 4 years studying in a french school of translation and conference interpreting, I obtained a master's degree in English. Then, I gratuated in Public Relations and Global Communication (Journalism, Press Relations, Public Relations and Marketing ).

Finally, I expanded my studies by following Editorial Webmastering, Web Marketing, GDP and Digital Project Management courses.

For over 20 years, I have been Director of Communication, Digital and Marketing, in entertainment. I really love my job, yet...

"Passion is me ... and it's stronger than me"

Alain, About Happiness (1928)

Thus, from 2007 on, after having carried out research, drafted my business plan, prospected, built my professional network, participated in a training in accounting for entrepreneurs and - above all - formed my first personal collections, I created my company and began to exhibit my collections. Then I created my website and started a long but exciting marketing and promotion work in France and abroad.

I have painted 2.700 artworks and have taken part in 270 exhibitions.

KEY DATES OF MY ARTISTIC ACTIVITY

Nota Bene: Exhibitions, art awards and other information are available at next section below.

1977: First steps in painting (figurative in watercolor, then rather impressionist in oil)
2003: Creation of my first abstract collection of paintings (in acrylic)
2004: Writing of the texts introducing my first collections
2007:
- Implementation of my professional project: market research + writing of my Business Plan
- Creation of my graphic charter + protection of my brand E.BOUSQUET (INPI)
- Creation of my communication and promotion materials
2008: Building of my professional network (art galleries, contemporary art fairs organisers, cultural associations,...)
2009:
- Affiliation to the 'MAISON DES ARTISTES' (the official french organization dedicated to professional artists)
- Setting up my company E. BOUSQUET
- Affiliation to 'ADAGP' for the management of my royalties
- Writing ot the technical and functional specifications of my website project + design, translation into English and SEO
- 09/09/09: Launching of my website www.e-bousquet.com
2010:
- Promotion of my website www.e-bousquet.com in France and abroad
- Writing of thematic articles (painting techniques, steps of creation of my paintings,...) in french
- Creation of accounts on social networks (Facebook + Twitter + Linkedin + Youtube)
- Creation and launching of my newsletter in french and english
- Prospection and implementation of my communication and promotion plan with galleries, art critics, professional events organizers,... + membership in artistic associations, online art portals, ...
- First contemporary art fairs, group exhibitions + solo exhibition
- First contemporary art competitions
- First art criticism
- Launching of the 'Design your home project'
2011:
- First international exhibitions
- First certified rating
- Designing of web banners to promote my website
- Creation of pictures showcasing my paintings at home
2012:
- Member of the Board of Directors of the European Academy of Fine Arts, in charge of promoting the annual art fair
- Launching of the project 'Exhibitions in parisian companies" (in french)
2013:
- Actions of promotion on an international level (art galleries and art fairs organisers)
2014:
- Complete redesigning of my website www.e-bousquet.com so that it becomes 'e-commerce": drafting and writing of technical and functional specifications
- Closing all my accounts on social networks due to the redesign of my website
- Creation of bookmarks displaying my paintings
2015:
- Launching of my new e-commerce website www.e-bousquet.com
- First participation in contemporary art auctions
2016:
- Writing of my first articles dedicated to the promotion of artists (in french)
- Redesigning of pictures showcasing my paintings at home
2017:
- Writing of my first articles "Tips and tricks for painters" (in french)
2018:
- Creation of a range of products derived from my paintings as part of an affiliation contract with the company VIDA/ USA (interior decoration articles and fashion accessories)
2019:
- Writing of books explaining the story behind my paintings
2020:
- Creation of a range of products derived from my paintings as part of an affiliation contract with the company ZAZZLE/ Ireland (interior decoration articles and fashion accessories)
- Creation of graphics and of the product line "Des mots en partage" (= 'Words to share')
- Opening of social accounts on Pinterest and Instagram
2021:
- Creation of a range of products derived from my paintings as part of an affiliation contract with the company REDBUBBLE/ Australia (interior decoration articles)
- Redesigning of all my communication/promotion materials (print, videos,...)
- Launching of my blog dedicated to painting www.blog-art-eliora.com (in french)
2022:
- Creation of a range of products derived from my paintings as part of an affiliation contract with the company SOCIETY 6/ USA (interior decoration articles)
- Deletion of my blog dedicated to painting www.blog-art-eliora.com + resumption of content on my website www.e-bousquet.com
- Re-writing of my communication plan specifically dedicated to social networks + writing of an editorial charter + creation of visuals + elaboration of an editorial calendar
- New Certified Rating
2023:
- Writing and publication of the French-English Lexicon of key terms and expressions in painting "Internation'Art"
- Making of audio supports introducing to my collections of paintings
- Deteting of my social accounts due to plagiarism of my contents
- End of my "Decoration and fashion accessories line" following the cessation of activity of my service provider (VIDA/USA)
From 2024 on:
- New collections of paintings
- Writing and publishing books (The story behing my paintings, art tutorials, colouring books,...)
- New Certified Rating