She expresses herself boldly on her canvases with colourful florals and several other subject matters. While she constantly experiments with different textures and techniques, her signature pieces are big bold bouquets. “Flowers to me are magical and beautiful. They smell just lovely and they brighten up a room, and your life,” explains Monique.

She has sold her works all over the world, and considers herself “eccentric, expressive, passionate, playful and spontaneous,” which you can tell from her painting style and subject choice.

A self-taught expressionist, Monique shares, “Art found me, I didn’t find art. As soon as I realised that I had finally found my calling, I knew that there was more reason to me painting than to just making a living. My goal is to inspire and motivate moms (especially single moms) who don’t believe in themselves and are going through tough times.”