Inspiration

Jean-Pierre is a lifelong car enthusiast, starting with a rusty Porsche 356 and working through various Lotus, Jaguar and Alfa-Romeo models, culminating in his personal car, a gorgeous British Racing Green F-Type. He enjoys watching automobile and yacht racing, particularly Formula One and the America's Cup.

Techniques

JPC uses a variety of computer techniques for designing his art. Then it is turned into impactful reality using large format color printing and a computer controlled cutting machine. The key ingredient is his bountiful imagination combined with technical expertise.

Career Highlights

Jean-Pierre spent his early years in francophone Montreal.  When he was a teenager, his parents moved to Vancouver, BC. He didn't speak English then and even now French is rarely heard in Vancouver. Uncomfortable in organized schooling, JPC taught himself mechanical and industrial design. His mother was an accomplished artist, and Jean-Pierre has her eye for beauty. 

Over the intervening years he working as a tugboat skipper, and abalone diver, and a sign maker.  He also always had at least one sports car in the garage to keep the adrenaline flowing.

He raced in Formula Ford and Formula Continental, winning many club races. His racing yacht, Delicate Balance, was for decades a legend on the West Coast. Today he cruises with his lovely wife, and friendly dog aboard their Grand Banks trawler.