monique lester

About the Artist

Monique Lester lives and works in London, England and Israel. Much of the inspiration for her striking works comes from her experiences of the different facets of her life.

Her works often display a bold use of colour, reflecting the emotive nature of her subject matter. Her images are often dramatic with the intention of evoking a response from the viewer.

Though her works are often about people, she uses the focus of a body part or unusual angle to encourage the viewer to see the subject from a different perspective.

Monique is largely self-taught, though she is constantly experimenting with new techniques and uses texture and colour to create the mood for each piece. She has developed her style from studying artists' works from the many countries she has visited. She works in oil and acrylic.

Monique has recently had her own exhibition, undertakes regular commissions and also produces art for a local café.