Meet Toronto artist Marcelle Faucher, a photo illustrator, super-duper creative genius and all-round cool woman.
Where did you grow up? Why?
West end Toronto. My mother originally moved into the High Park area, and I’ve moved east as far as Queen West which is as far east as I plan to go.
How long have you been in Toronto?
31 Years – minus a few years traveling
Toronto is…
What do you do for a living?
Photo Illustrator
What keeps you busy?
Life
What was your favourite summer job?
Picking Mangos on a tropical fruit farm just outside of Darwin, Australia
Dream job? Why?
I have my dream job…self employed, fab studio in a great arts building, fantastic clients (mostly)
What’s your passion?
Watching things grow in my back yard and getting my hands dirty
If I say jump?
Yes?
What do you give back to the No Fly Zone?
I spend most of my money in the NFZ…rent, food, stuff…
What can we do to make Toronto a "world class" city?
Toronto is a world class city…believe in it!
Are you an artist?
I am a commercial artist who one day strives to illustrate my own hopes and dreams.
How does art influence your life?
I produce art for a living and must fill my well by absorbing all kinds of art forms at all opportunities.
Hands or feet?
Both
Worst public moment?
I must have been drinking…I don’t remember…
Why do you live here?
Toronto is my favorite place to come home to.
Two Beatles left: Ringo and Paul. Who wins in a smackdown?
Ringo - sorry Paul, that whole Heather Mills thing was distasteful…
Favourite public space?
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Who are your favourite artists?
That is my least favorite question
Mon Chi Chi, My Little Pony, Barbie? discuss.
Magic Pony over “My Little Pony” any day