Manon is an award-winning contemporary impressionist, born and raised in Berlin, Germany, who now resides in Southern Florida, which with its glittering bodies of water and ocean presents a cornucopia of inspiration for her. However, more important than the subject matter itself is Manon’s goal to capture the effects of light on a subject and the feeling it evokes, expressing it through interesting patterns, luminous color, and juicy brush strokes, mostly in oils, but occasionally in gouache and acrylics.
Manon participates in nationwide juried and invitational plein air events like Plein Air Easton, Forgotten Coast En Plein Air, Laguna Beach Plein Air Festival, Maui Plein Air Festival, and exhibits frequently in juried shows. Her works are in private collections on three continents and have been on the cover of Modern Impressionist Magazine and have been included in publications such as American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur, Plein Air Magazine, and Modern Impressionist Magazine. Recent awards included the coveted Jean Stern Legacy Award at Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational, and 3 rd place at Lighthouse Plein Air Festival in Tequesta, FL, 1 st place at the DA Ranch paint out at the Sedona Plein Air Festival.
Manon holds signature status with the American Impressionist Society, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Society of Marine Artists, and Laguna Plein Air Painters’ Association.
She is a sought-after instructor, teaching sold-out national and international painting workshops. She shares her passion for painting by hosting popular artists retreats in beautiful places. Manon’s work is being represented by Lost Art Gallery and Sea Spirit Gallery in St. Augustine, Gallery On Park, Winter Park, FL, and Studio 2 Gallery in St. Michaels, MD.
Ultimately, Manon aims to communicate her joie de vivre through paintings that reflect the color, light, and joy Manon feels surrounded by and is ever so grateful for.