Early Life, Training and Artistic Beginnings Born in Montreal, Guy Michon began his life with a classical education. This structured academic foundation provided a backdrop to his early years, but his interests eventually shifted toward the visual arts. In 1950, he made the decision to turn to painting, moving away from his previous studies to explore the possibilities of color and form. His formal training took a significant step forward in 1952 when he enrolled in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Montreal. It was within these walls that he began to refine his technical skills and develop his u…