Eileen Dauphinee: Artist and Author

Eileen Dauphinee is a remarkable woman. An artist with unique gifts, Eileen expresses her vision through an unusual medium – the computer. A talented artist in graphic art, and recently through the written word, Eileen is both a visual artist and an author. Look for her series of all-occasion greeting cards, prints, magnets, and books at the Marché Moncton Market where she can be found most Saturdays. Each of the works of art showcases slices of her life that we can all relate to – relationships, special occasions, or even landscapes around the Maritimes we are all familiar with seen through the special lens of a special individual.

Recently, Eileen created a series of beautiful books featuring her children as her inspiration, but with universal themes and messages that can appeal to every child. A special book on a “Red Hatter” has had great appeal to the local Red Hat Societies, and the Atlantic District Co-ordinator of Muscular Dystrophy Canada, has asked Eileen to write a book for the Muscular Dystrophy Hop 2008 Campaign. Upon approval by the board, Eileen should see 400 to 700 books printed, some of which are expected to be translated into French, thus creating a widespread appeal in both official languages.

Eileen’s interest in computer art grew from an interactive multimedia authoring course she took through MacKenzie College, from which she graduated with a diploma in 2000. Unable to find a job in her field, she decided to create her own career by taking inspiration from her own surroundings and experiences. Here’s Eileen in her own words:

Growing up in Salmon Beach, across the Chaleur Bay has turned me into a nature lover. I was fortunate to comb the beach or walk for miles in the woods as a child. I thought I was in paradise. A dreamer, a nature lover, a mother of two, and now in a wheelchair, has brought me to the point of wanting to express myself through art. My drawings, I do on computer, have given me the opportunity to do so. I use everyday events and try to tell a story in each picture and hope to bring pleasure to others.

Visit Eileen’s booth at the market on Saturdays or contact her at (506) 852-9599, email at zinnia@rogers.com, or visit her website at http://zinnia99.deviantart.com and experience the vision of the artist Eileen Dauphinee.