Marie-France Lafleur-Gagnon (b.1981, Timmins, Ontario) is a self-taught Canadian artist known for her vibrant, impressionistic oil fingerpaintings, as well as her realistic brushwork and large-scale murals. Whether working with her hands or a brush, on canvas or on walls, her expressive art explores color, movement, and emotion in all its forms.

 

After a decade-long pause from art, Marie-France returned to painting in 2019 following a personal loss. Her first piece, a portrait of her dog Pistache painted entirely with her fingers, sparked a new artistic journey rooted in intuition and raw expression. Inspired by fingerpainting pioneer Iris Scott, she embraced the tactile nature of the medium and made it a key part of her creative identity.

 

Now balancing life as an Executive Chef and full-time creative, Marie-France paints daily from her home studio in Timmins. Her work reflects themes of connection, resilience, and emotion — and invites viewers to feel, not just look.

 

Her original oil paintings are available online and are regularly showcased at Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa. She also leads “Fingerpainting Nights,” immersive creative experiences that bring adults together to reconnect with their playful, expressive side.

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She invites you to experience art beyond the visual — to connect with the stories, emotions, and energy behind each piece. Whether through her paintings or interactive events, Marie-France celebrates creativity as a powerful way to heal, inspire, and bring people together.