Welcome to Mona Youssef Online Art Gallery. The gallery offers/presents original oil paintings, high quality art reproductions and greeting cards. Also, Commission work is welcomed. Please note that some of my paintings will only be seen in art exhibitions or upon special requests.

Although, I've a background of a warmer climate, being born in Egypt, yet, my realistic oil paintings on canvas reflect the unique characteristics of Canada. I am particularly, fascinated by the profound beauty of the Canadian landscapes during the four seasons with their vast variety of colors. Hence, my subjects are versatile by which I am inspired. Having said that, my subject of the Canadian four seasons does not end on only painting the Canadian’s nature. In my heart, mind and soul, the four seasons mean much more than what they appear on the surface. Having travelled much while perceiving the surroundings, I observe the great versatilities in the universe. There is nothing entirely typical to the other. This I am subconsciously, conveying in my paintings. Although, there is immense verity in the universe, yet the whole creation is working together in harmony and in unity, completing, beautifying and unifying its elements to bring those values, different strengths and beauty of each single creature, as individual and as a whole. So are we, all different, have different abilities, qualities, talents, colors, languages, backgrounds, cultures, nevertheless, each one of us can bring and add values and beauty to our lives, civilizations, history and to the entire world to enjoy.

You will notice that each painting has its own character, subject, set of colors, and feeling of its own surrounding while stands out differently from the rest. As all my paintings reflect, as one body, the mysterious beauty and versatilities we all collectively, enjoy worldwide.

In Canada, we enjoy watching trees change their colors to embrace new temperature. Animals learn to adapt and enjoy their climates. Skies and seas creatures change their home lands to find comfort. So do I believe that it should also, be part of our lives to observe, discover, learn, adjust, work in harmony, love, enjoy and admire the goodness of each one of us and of our beautiful world for we all learn from nature.

"As a Canadian Journalist, I have written about many noteworthy subjects, catering to the interests of various communities. I am proud to have had the opportunity to appreciate the work of Canadian Artist, Mona Youssef, whose work transcends thought and imagination from the most simple of concepts. We human often overlook the most basic beauty that surrounds us every day. Through natural light and shadows, Mona has captured the essence or reality of objects on canvas so they are impossible to ignore. Often our life is composed of what our thoughts make it. Viewing her work has given me a different perspective in which to view life. The blazing color and intricate detail's expresses how life is to be enjoyed. Pride makes us do things well, but it's love that brings them to perfection. Mona has great love to create feelings as optimism and hope, to all who view her work."

Kevin Otto, Edmonton, AB. Canada

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