MoNique LeRoux is an American abstract artist whose work is composed of a spectrum of mixed media works of multiple textures and color palette combinations. From works on traditional stretched canvas, wood panels, works on paper, mixed media sculptures and hand drawn art prints then enhanced with digital drawing software. She is a Texas native with French Creole heritage born in the small town of Lufkin, Texas. LeRoux is also a military veteran, former police officer, former firefighter, and a few other careers. In 2016 she boxed up her last uniform and moved to Houston to pursue her passion, art. LeRoux's art career began to flourish and MoNique LeRoux Art was established. The artist describes her artwork as, "Just conversations with myself and sorting through thoughts". MoNique holds a A.A.S in Business Management, is a certified VASE Art Juror for the State of Texas, and her first solo show debuted in 2019, Houston, Texas. She held her first art residency in the Escapist Mentorship program in 2019. She has directed, written, produced, edited and starred in several art films. In 2020 she became The Lead Artist, Director, & Creator of The Meet Houston's Artists Docuseries that gained fanfare from multiple media outlets and publications throughout the city of Houston and local major media outlet FOX 26 news. She was awarded "Meet Houston's Artists Day" in the city of Houston by Mayor Sylvester Turner on February 22nd 2021. In June of 2021 LeRoux's artwork was selected for the "Big Show" at Houston's Lawn Dale Art Center. MoNique is currently an Art Professor at the Manitou Art Center teaching Professional Artist Development courses in Manitou Springs, Colorado, USA.

Artist Statement:

“Stop doing things you don’t like & Start Doing Things You Love”