Sylvie Lauzon is a Montreal, Quebec abstract artist. Her abstract artwork can be described as “expressive, authentic and gestural”.
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Sylvie Lauzon Abstract Artist
What’s the main inspiration for your art?
My process is quite intuitive, I don’t have a specific source of inspiration, but I am inspired by the colors, shapes and movement around me.
What is the biggest goal you try to achieve with your art?
Express with my authentic voice and hopefully this will resonate with others
What’s your favorite thing about being an abstract artist?
I love the freedom, the ability of choosing whatever feels right to me.
Why abstract art and not other styles? Have you always created abstract art or did you start out creating other styles?
I started with figurative watercolor illustrations, then explored portraiture for a while. But I quickly felt the need for something more personal, something that allowed for greater freedom. Switching to mixed media opened that door, and from there, abstract art emerged as the most authentic way for me to express myself.
What’s one thing people might not know about you and your art journey so far?
Largely self-taught, I did not emerge on the art scene until rather late in my life. In fact, I never thought I would be an artist one day.
Did you always know you’d be an artist or how has your art journey progressed?
No, I didn’t grow up thinking I would become an artist. I built a long career as an executive in the information technology world before shifting into art full‑time. Only later did I understand that creativity had always been part of me—it just lived in other forms until I finally discovered painting as its true language.
In your opinion, what’s the most important characteristic needed to embark on a career as an artist?
Grit!
What advice would you give up and coming abstract artists?
I would encourage an emerging abstract artist to embrace uncertainty and let intuition lead the way. Abstract art isn’t about chasing a result but about staying present with the process, even when it feels chaotic. Keep showing up, stay curious, and allow the work to teach you who you are as an artist.
What’s your most fulfilling and enjoyable experience as an artist so far?
My most fulfilling experience as an artist happens every time I complete a new painting. Each piece is its own journey, and I’m especially energized by the ones that challenge me the most. There’s a unique satisfaction in reaching that final moment—when the work finally resolves itself and I can feel that everything has found its place. That sense of completion is both addictive and deeply rewarding.
Do you have any favorite podcasts or books that have contributed to your journey as an artist?
I enjoyed listening to Art juice with Louise Fletcher and Alice Sheridan.
What do you love most about abstract art?
What I love most about abstract art is the freedom it gives me to lose myself in the process. I’m far less attached to the finished work than to the act of creating it—that’s where I feel truly alive. Even though my gestures may seem spontaneous, they rest on a subtle, instinctive structure. Each painting becomes a dialogue between chaos and order, intuition and discipline. In the end, what remains is a distilled visual language that captures the complexity of thought, movement, and the quiet rigor that shapes every piece.
Where do you see yourself and your art 5 years from now?
In five years, I see myself continuing to evolve at a steady, authentic pace, creating work that brings me increasing joy. I don’t set rigid long‑term goals; what matters most is showing up in my studio almost every day and staying deeply engaged with my practice. If I can keep nurturing that consistency and curiosity, the work will naturally grow in ways that feel meaningful.
Do you have any favorite quotes?
“All that matters is that you are making something you love, to the best of your ability, here and now”. Rick Rubin
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