Artstepix presents the vibrant works of Stéphanie Valdés-Besson, who merges writing and painting to celebrate the beauty of cultural differences. Moved by art since childhood, she uses watercolor and India ink to create colorful and dynamic worlds, where each piece tells a story and invites discovery.
Artistic practice
Watercolor, black ink, and acrylic paint (mixed media) inspired by Mexican imagery, nature, personal symbols, and Mayan nahuales. Her work unfolds through two lines of production:
Magical Worlds
Original compositions brimming with Mexican flora, fauna, and symbolism. Vibrant visual universes where each piece conceals small secrets: animals that appear upon closer inspection, unexpected shapes, symbolic gestures. Collector's items created to fill spaces with energy, color, and imagination.
Personalized Tree of Life — A piece made just for you
Before painting, the artist meets with the recipient to learn about their story, their energy, and what makes them unique. From this encounter, she identifies their Mayan nahual—the energy or essence symbolized by animals, plants, or natural forces—and integrates it into a unique composition. The artwork is delivered with a symbolic logbook that reveals the piece's hidden meanings and elements. An intimate and unrepeatable portrait.
À propos - About
Artstepix - Artiste Peintre
The Mexican-born artist presents unique works, sold on one of Quebec's most iconic streets. She also creates custom paintings, incorporating cultural elements to forge a more intimate connection.
Her artistic universe flourishes through watercolor, a technique she transforms against the grain: instead of light transparency, she seeks the power of intense and vibrant colors. She highlights them with fine black strokes, creating contrasts; distinct worlds that, when they meet, generate a luminous and vibrant whole.
Each artwork aspires to be like a box of surprises, in which the viewer discovers, one by one, the hidden details with wonder. Thus, each piece becomes a bridge, a meeting place, and a celebration of diversity and shared awe.
Clients
Dernières exhibitions and sales points
2025
Saint-Augustin, Quebec
2026
01 23 45 67 89 | contact@artstepix.com