St. Louis Children's Aquarium Gala 2003



Mahieu's Biography Page
In 1987 Mahieu traveled to Paris, France and lived in the Latin Quarter for one month.  During that time he was able to see the great impressionist masterpieces, and to visit "the shrine" -- Monet's home and garden in Giverny.  Upon his return from France, Mahieu devoted himself to painting exclusively en plein air --  outside, directly from nature.

PRAIRIE BOUQUET 20 X 16 inches, Lascaux acrylic on canvas This painting was created from prairie plants growing in Mahieu's wildflower meadow. Goldenrod, compass plant, asters, boltonia and other prairie flowers are rendered in a profusion of heavy pigment.  These are native plants that the Corps of Discovery would have seen on their travels. Collection of the St Louis Children's Aquarium