France Gouge

France Gouge, a self-taught artist and jeweler, primarily works in oil painting and is skilled in drawing, drawing inspiration from a rich world of craftsmanship. She develops a realistic style, seeking to capture light and caress the forms of the visible world; she creates her own colors to enhance the illusion of reality. Her work conveys a sense of wonder at life, presence, and encounters, inviting a sensitive and poetic contemplation of the world.