Welcome to Mona Youssef Art Gallery. The online art gallery offers original oil paintings, high quality reproductions and greeting cards. Also, Commission work is welcomed, please see few examples in the commission gallery / section. If you wish to make an order, please select the artwork, click on "Order now" it will take you to the "Order Form" to fill out and then submit. For more information about all “Terms and Conditions” of the shipping and prices, please click on the "Order Info" on the top bar tool. If you are interested in seeing the original artwork for serious consideration, arrangement can be made. Please note that new paintings will only be seen in my art exhibitions or upon special requests.
"Although, I have had a background of a warmer climate, being born in Egypt, however, my realistic oil paintings reflect the unique characteristics of Canada. I am particularly, fascinated by the profound beauty of the Canadian scenes during the four seasons and the vast variety of colors and textures in each. Hence, my subjects are versatile by which I am instigated. Having said that, you will find my subject of the Canadian four seasons does not stop in painting only the Canadian’s nature. In my heart, mind and soul, the four seasons to me, mean much more than what it appears on the surface. You also, will notice that each one of my paintings has its own character, subject, set of colors, and feeling of its surrounding and stands differently, from the rest. Whilst, all my paintings reflect, as one body, the mysterious beauty we all collectively, enjoy worldwide.
This is exactly, what I am trying to express in my paintings; having travelled much and looking around me, I observe the great versatilities in the universe and nothing is entirely, typical of the other. Yet, the whole creation is working, together, in harmony and in unity, completing, beautifying and perfecting its elements to bring those value, strengths and beauty, of each single creature, as individual and as a whole. So are we, all different, have different abilities, qualities, talents, colors, languages, backgrounds, cultures, nevertheless, each one of us can brings / adds values and beauty to our Countries, civilizations, history and to the entire world to enjoy.
In Canada, we all enjoy watching the trees change their colors to embrace new temperature. Animals learn to adapt and enjoy their climates. Birds and seas creatures change their home lands to find comfort. So do I believe that it should also, be part of our lives to observe, discover, learn, adjust, work in harmony, love, enjoy and admire the beauty of each one of us and of our world for we all learn from nature."
"As a Canadian Journalist, I have written about many noteworthy subjects, catering to the interests of various communities. I am proud to have had the opportunity to appreciate the work of Canadian Artist, Mona Youssef, whose work transcends thought and imagination from the most simple of concepts. We human's often overlook the most basic beauty that surrounds us every day. Through natural light and shadows, Mona has captured the essence or reality of objects on canvas so they are impossible to ignore. Often our life is composed of what our thoughts make it. Viewing her work has given me a different perspective in which to view life. The blazing color and intricate detail's expresses how life is to be enjoyed. Pride makes us do things well, but it's love that brings them to perfection. Mona has great love to create feelings as optimism and hope, to all who view her work."
Kevin Otto, Edmonton, AB.Canada
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