The creative process of our artists

Creating a mural: Joanie's process (Vingt-six juin boutique)

Joanie Barriault, founder of the Vingt-six juin boutique, is a creator who works with both jewelry and wall coverings. Watercolor, photography, polymer clay: she explores mediums in all their forms. For mural creation, Joanie follows a process based on a natural and playful approach. The result: foliage, sailboats, and rainbows that adorn spaces with a touch that is both whimsical and discreet.

The artist shares her thoughts

Joanie describes the creation process for her murals. "My need to create is always present. The more I create, the more ideas I have. I even keep lists of projects to complete, because I have many more ideas than time to realize them!"

The process of creating a mural or wallpaper often begins with an idea, an inspiration. Sometimes, it's a color, a pattern, architecture, or the shape of an object. I gather my ideas on paper and dive into creation. It's not uncommon for the initial idea to evolve into a completely different result!"

Inspired murals and wallpapers

"My inspirations are rather organic and botanical. I draw inspiration from flowers and plant forms. Most of my digital illustrations are created using the Procreate application. I also use watercolor, a medium I particularly love."

My collaboration with Décor Imprimé brings a different visibility to what I offer in my boutique, through their quality murals and wallpapers. It's a great way to showcase my illustrations and offer my customers a different way to decorate their walls."

 

To discover Joanie Barriault's universe:

• Her collection with Décor Imprimé
• Her website
• Her Etsy page

Natasha Prévost: murals with an intense creative process

Reflecting on her mural creation process, Natasha admits it's particularly fragmented. "I explore many different styles and never follow the same path. It's rare for me to know what I'm going to draw before starting, unless I have an idea, and even then, I improvise a lot as I go. I'm generally a spontaneous person, and I think that shines through in my art."

However, she does have a well-established modus operandi in three steps. "Small mood board (not always), a few minutes of visualization, execution with trial and error. My creative process for murals and other projects changes a bit depending on whether I'm working on a contract or just for fun. I visualize much more if I'm producing for someone.

I almost exclusively create on my graphic tablet because it's so practical. The colors are reliable, and I don't lose quality when digitizing. It's also fast. No need to get out materials, wash brushes... For a busy girl like me, it's a life saver. I couldn't do without it!"

Patterns with "infinite" inspiration

Natasha thinks big when talking about what guides her research. "My inspirations are infinite... Everything becomes a source of influence. When you're an artist, it's not a nine-to-five job. Your brain is constantly recording what it sees. Sometimes, it's only after completing the creative process for a mural or a piece that I realize my source of inspiration."

And the future? Natasha admits she's working more and more in an abstract style. "Before, I only did figurative work. You always knew what my illustrations were about. For the past two years, I've been exploring other parts of my brain," she smiles.

"I like collaborating with different companies in terms of style and products. With Décor Imprimé, I have all the freedom I need to feel unconstrained. I can let my creativity go wherever it pleases."

            

Natasha Prévost is a prolific artist. You will find her many murals and wallpapers in the Décor Imprimé collection. She also offers complementary products in her personal shop, where you will also find creations by other local artists.

Discover our artists' creations

Each design in our shop is the result of a unique creative process. Browse our collection of artist murals and wallpapers to find the artwork that will transform your interior. Would you like to discover a recent collaboration? Read our article on the collaboration with Marie Le Moal and blockprint wallpaper — a beautiful example of the craftsmanship we promote.