Fouzia Belhocine

Born in Algeria in 1983, I've always been drawn to the arts, and to painting in particular.
I was lucky enough to take part in training courses from a very young age at the Maison de la Culture in my hometown of Tizi Ouzou. There I learned pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel techniques.

I went on to study ecology, nature being a great source of inspiration for me, so I was able to combine my two passions for a few years.

I had a few years that were very busy professionally in sales and marketing, which left little room for my artistic passion.

When I arrived in Quebec, it was a revelation. I've got this expression that keeps coming back to me: "If you don't want what's natural, it comes back at you". I started painting again and exploring new techniques.

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