Luce Mazerolle-Richard – Artist

One of our area’s finest artists, Luce Mazerolle-Richard’s table in the Festival Hall of the Marché Moncton Market is a showcase of original art that presents a distinct versatility in its ability to span the categories of realism and abstract. A gifted photographer with the studied eye of a true artist, Luce’s prints highlight our rural settings surrounding the tri-community area. Form, composition, and subject all combine to create breathtaking views of panoramic vistas and homey, country corners.

Luce’s abstract art truly exemplifies a unique vision as well as an original flair. Greeting cards, framed pictures, and unframed pieces portray Luce’s unique vision in collage. Bits of lovely and unusual fabric, decorative handmade paper, colourful threads or yarn, airy feathers, shiny beads or sequins, even painted safety pins and buttons all merge into flights of fancy akin to a tropical carnival. Perfect for gift-giving or as a special treat for oneself, it is worth a trip to the market for a visit with the extraordinary artist who is Luce Mazerolle-Richard.

A retired educator, Luce has embraced her retirement years with vigour, and her artistic endeavours have afforded her a measure of joy and healing. "When you do what you love, it is its own reward." Well said, Luce! Keep up the wonderful work! For more information on Luce and her art, visit her at the market on Saturdays, contact her at (506) 382-9014, or email her at LuceMazerich@hotmail.com and indulge in the gifts of this unique artist!

Carmen LeBlanc – Chocolatier

Carmen LeBlanc is an artist in chocolate! A member of the Marché Moncton Market for the last seven years, her well-known booth offers an array of delicious treats which include fresh, hand-picked strawberries dipped in chocolate, sumptuous chocolate macaroons, homemade fudge, heart-shaped chocolate and almond confections as well as a selection of fresh fruit juices and piping hot chicken fricot which is a market favourite to regular patrons.

Carmen travels weekly to the Moncton market from the quaint community of St. Marie where she enjoys the busy market atmosphere, which is a terrific venue for her culinary talents and catering skills. A special Valentine display this week highlights her talent in custom creations such as individual chocolates, gift trays and baskets, and special arrangements perfect for any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. “I can work with any client to provide the perfect accent to his or her special event,” says Carmen, whose wonderfully displayed Valentine’s table sets the scene for this unique day!

In the market for a real treat? Are you passionate about chocolate? Visit Carmen at the market and let her weave her magic spell around your next special event! Enjoy!