Carol Bernier was born on March 9, 1963, in Montréal, the city where she currently lives and works. She studied art history, and has a B.A. and a master’s degree in fine arts from the Université du Québec à Montréal. Her interest in exploring many different art forms led her first to Hungary and then to France, where she learned the technique of engraving.
Captivated by light and transparency, Bernier has developed a painting technique that resembles water colour but uses oils instead. Her technique calls for many superimposed layers of colours and varnish. This eclectic artist also readily incorporates unusual materials, such as tar, to add extra richness to her work. The result is all nuance and clever textures.