COMMISSION AN ORIGINAL PAINTING
Wildlife, pets, music icons, landscapes - finger painting and oil techniques tailored to your story.
Marie-France Lafleur-Gagnon — the Canadian fine artist behind Marie-France Fine Art — is known for her expressive finger-painted oil works as well as her ability to deliver strikingly realistic pieces.
Whether building texture and movement with her hands or refining details with precision, her art captures light, emotion, and atmosphere in a way that feels both vibrant and timeless. Her portfolio spans wildlife, iconic portraits, aviation & wildfire scenes, and nostalgic Northern Ontario moments — each painting infused with a dynamic flow and energy unique to her touch.​ Collectors value her versatility and distinctive style for its immediacy, depth, and storytelling — a contemporary Canadian voice with unmistakable impact.
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Please email me at mflg@haloartstudio.ca with your commission idea, and we’ll arrange a time to discuss details (size, timeline, budget, reference images). Quotes are valid for 30 days from submission.
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Why commission me...
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Original, hand-painted on professional stretched canvas with artist-grade oils
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From your photos or ideas (I'll help you choose the best reference)
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Pet memorial option: I can incorporate ashes at no extra cost
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Payment plans available (split into 3 installments)
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Ships across Canada, U.S. and International (additional costs may apply)
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Certificate of Authenticity included
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Note: Pet memorial portraits can include a small portion of ashes on request at no extra cost.
PAST COMMISSIONS
HOW IT WORKS
​What you'll receive
• Original oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas (wired, ready to hang)
• Signed Certificate of Authenticity
• Archival varnish for protection
• Optional: Giclée prints of your commission (various sizes, priced separately)
Photo guidelines
• Bright, in-focus photos taken at eye level
• Natural light if possible; include close-ups of eyes and any unique markings
• Share 2–5 favorites and tell me what you love about them
Policies (simple + fair)
• Deposit: 50% non-refundable once work begins; balance due before shipping/pickup
• Revisions: includes one mid-way check-in + up to two minor edits at final
• Timeline: 4–8 weeks depending on size/queue; ask about rush options
• Shipping: Free in Canada; $20 to U.S.; international by quote
• Copyright: I retain reproduction rights; you own the original artwork (personal display). Ask about licensing if needed.
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