Annie-Michèle BROWN – artist, illustrator
Theme: Life Isn’t Ugly !
Artistic Approach
As a child, I refused to grow up and join the world of adults. Being an adult is complicated—and, above all, boring! I even made a solemn promise never to completely leave the world of childhood behind.
Well, here we are !
Today, as an artist—and specifically an illustrator of female characters—I seek to highlight the strength that lies within vulnerability, authenticity, and the expression of emotions. My characters tell stories of sensitivity, resilience, and humanity.
I also enjoy creating playful characters with simplified shapes and exaggerated features, full of humor and whimsy. My visual world is heavily inspired by cartoons and comic books. It is expressiveness, energy, and the ability to tell stories that fuel my artistic approach. I aim to bring a sense of lightheartedness to the moment. In short, I hope that discovering my art brings joy.
Quote
There is a fountain of youth. It is your spirit, your talents, and the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of your loved ones. When you learn to draw from this source, you will have truly conquered time.
– Sophia Loren
Welcome to my illustrated world. Here, life isn’t ugly ! It’s sensitive, vibrant, and full of nuances to explore. Life is beautiful even when it gets a little out of hand. Nothing is truly linear, with its detours, its bursts of energy, its storms, and its moments of silence. That’s what makes it so alive.
It’s full of colors—sometimes soft, sometimes vibrant. It moves through us with its emotions, big and small, that shake us, lift us up, and jolt us.
It’s an adventure that can’t always be explained but is felt deeply—exciting, moving, and endlessly surprising. I hope you enjoy this journey through my illustrations.
Mediums : Ink, gesso, markers, pencils
Education : Champlain College Training Center, Drawing Course, 1996; Self-taught
Affiliation : Member in good standing of Coatic’Art, 2025–2026
Experience :
– 9th edition of the Coatic’Art Exhibition at the Beaulne Museum, Theme : Monochrome, 2025
– Exhibitor at the Christmas Market at the Centre Jardin Dansereau, 2023
– Exhibitor at La nuit du Pont Couvert in Gould, 2018
– Works exhibited at Boutique Fleuristerie Cadril, 2017–2019
– Illustrator for Ma petite histoire, 2014
Publication : Ma petite histoire, in collaboration with Johanne Weber, published in 2014




