Artist Profile

The artist, Richard Charlebois, creates realistic images using the ancient art form of wood inlay and a touch of woodburning. Richard permeates his passion for art and appreciation of nature in his work by making every piece reveal its natural beauty and rustic look. By mastering the effect of selecting a blend of exotic woods, tones and grains, his art depicts lifelike impressions.

Richard has a lifelong background of technical experience and enjoys working with wood making attractive furniture using Marquetry art to embellish such pieces as a hall table or coffee table.

His artisanship and ability to use hand tools is reflected in his work. His artistic skills were perfected while taking art courses and in the summer of 2002, earned his certification of achievement of Marquetry at the Rosewood Studio in Almonte, Ontario. Is also member of various art groups.



Work Capabilities

• Marquetry Art Studio
• Special Picture Frame Design
• Custom Marquetry Art Design
• Workshop Courses

Artist’s Statement

I always wanted to reflect nature’s beauty through art. My inspiration came from past experience with painting and woodworking. Thus by combining these two skills, Marquetry gave me the opportunity to create realistic subjects by truly reflecting nature’s image using nature’s media such as exotic wood veneer. In addition, a Pyrographic technique (drawing with heat) was added to complement my art piece.

I sincerely want to ‘invite’ you to see and feel beyond all the wood and find the effect of life that is depicted. This is the way I would like my artwork to be experienced.

I like to bring out the character of my subject by effectively utilizing the wood grain, tone and various shades to give the elusion of depth, life and movement. All my Marquetry art pieces contain wood from North America or across the world.



About Artist Richard Charlebois

The artist, Richard Charlebois, was born in Ottawa, Ontario and presently resides in the small village of Vars, east of Ottawa. Richard also lived in Calgary, Alberta where he acquired a taste for wild nature in its full display.

After completing a course in Marquetry in 2002, he decided to combine his background skills in electronic/drafting and woodworking to pursue his work towards Marquetry Art which requires meticulous ability to draw and select appropriate wood grain and texture.

Artist, working at his home studio, Richard participated in juried exhibitions and is a member of various art groups. His favourite pastime is to take walks in nature trails and take picture of the surrounding beauty.