MEYSPRING Artist of the Month - May 2024

Congrats, Elénor Charles!

We’re thrilled to announce our Artist of the Month Winner for May 2024, Elénor Charles of @elenorcharles_creations_studio! Elénor recently popped up on the MEYSPRING radar with her exceptional resin geode artwork, and we are hooked! Her eloquent designs feature harmonious color schemes with beautifully designed layouts of crystals and embellishments. We can’t wait to see more from this talented artist!

Meet the Artist

Keep reading to see some of our favorite pieces Elénor has made with MEYSPRING Pigments and for our behind-the-scenes Q&A!

Tell us more about yourself!

 I'm a mother of 3, I'm an administrative assistant, and I do art on the side. I LOVE Chinese food, rosé or white wine. I sing, but I need a LOT of practice (it's been a long time since I sang seriously) and I'm obsessed with Kompa music which is a style of music from Haiti, my roots. I absolutely love going near the waterside; it really calms me down and brings me peace. I hate horror movies, but I enjoy a good action movie and I love to laugh.

What inspired you to become an artist?

I discovered art unexpectedly. While I was going through difficult times, my therapist suggested that I find an activity that would allow me to convey my emotions. When my 10-year-old daughter was asked to create a painting of abstract art, and we both started researching examples of this art. We have explored the fluid art technique, but along the way, I fell in love with the medium of resin and the geode style. What attracts me to this type of art is the beauty, the brilliance of the resin, and its glamorous contemporary style. By discovering art, I’ve acquired a new breath to continue my life journey.

How long have you been working with resin?

I started working with resin in October 2021, during the pandemic. I remember that the first object I created was a wooden letter. I made it for myself and I still cherish it today, even if my style has changed a lot.

What made you choose MEYSPRING pigments?

I’ve seen many artists working with Meyspring pigments, so I knew that I wanted to try them for myself. I was not disappointed. They have a beautiful range of high-quality powder pigments. I just love them!!

What is your favorite color scheme?

My favorite pigment is Opulent Tanzanite. This rich dark blue is extremely pigmented, and I’m obsessed with it. Although green is not one of my favorite shades, I’ve realized that since I’ve started working with resin, it’s the color I’ve used the most to create artwork. So I guess that makes it my favorite color scheme when accented with gold!

Where do you find your inspiration?

As for my inspiration, it really depends on my state of mind, my color palette, and, above all, my choice of crystals.

How much time do you dedicate to your craft?

If I could, I'd work on my art every second of every day. But for now, when I can, I dedicate an average of 8 to 10 hours a week. Some weeks I don't do anything art-related, so it really depends.

What are your goals for your artistic journey?

As I consider art to be a form of therapy, I'd like to share its benefits, as creating gives me a great sense of well-being. I also hope to spread my love of geode art and help people discover this type of art, which is not very common in Montreal.

What is the most significant "Aha moment" you've had while creating?

I worked with many different brands of resin, and after a lot of testing, I finally understood that different resin viscosities were important depending on the project I was working on. This discovery made a huge difference in my artistic journey.

What advice would you like to share with aspiring creators?

My advice to aspiring resin artists is not to be afraid of making mistakes. It's true that resin is an expensive medium, but these trials and errors will certainly help you to master resin better and gain experience.

Congratulations again to Elénor on winning MEYSPRING Artist of the Month - May 2024!

To see more of Elénor’s work, check out her pages:

Instagram: @elenorcharles_creations_studio

TikTok: @elenorcharles_creations

Facebook: elenorcharlescreationsstudio

Etsy: ElenorCharlesCS

YouTube: @elenorcharlescreationsstudio

Would you like to be featured as MEYSPRING’s Artist of the Month? Tag @meyspring​ and use #MeyspringPigments in posts featuring your creations made with MEYSPRING Pigments on Instagram or TikTok at least 2 times per month.

Winners are featured on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and our blog! They will also receive a $100 Gift Card to www.meyspring.com.