Biography

Isabelle Larin

Born in 1966 in Montreal, Isabelle discovers her attraction for the arts at a very early age. Her fondness for doing portraits manifests itself during her adolescent years where she learns to develop her drawing technique and also begins to explore the basics of oil painting. Following a brief visit in the world of graphic design at the Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, she moves away from the visual arts to pursue her career as a sound engineer in various recording studios in and around Montreal.

After a 20-year hiatus and with the encouragement of her loved ones, Isabelle picks up her brushes and pencils again with renewed passion. She has the great fortune of learning from some of the best artists and teachers in the region, taking classes with Pierre DuhamelJohanne BlaquièreDenis Jacques, Juan CristobalChantal OuelletChantal De Serres and Anne Lemieux. Her desire to learn and to express her creativity takes a growing place in her life and she believes that she is only starting to explore her talent’s potential.

Resume

Teaching

La peinture à l’huile pour débutants – ateliers libres
La Maisons des Arts de la Rive-Sud
2023 to today
La peinture à l’huile pour débutants – cours théoriques et ateliers libres
La Boutique d’art Le point Rouge
2022 to today
Les couleurs et la lumière
La Boutique d’art Le point Rouge
2023 to today
Ateliers libre de peinture
My workshop
2013 to 2019
La peinture à l’huile pour débutants
My workshop
2012 – 2019
Les couleurs et la lumière
My workshop
2014 – 2020
La composition
Atelier Libre de Peinture de Beloeil
2015
La peinture à l’huile pour débutants
Atelier Libre de Peinture de Beloeil
2014 – 2015
Les couleurs et la lumière
Atelier Libre de Peinture de Beloeil
2014 – 2015
La composition
My workshop
2014

Exhibitions

La couleur contre la douleur – Artistes de coeurs
Collective
2014
La couleur contre la douleur – Artistes de coeurs
Collective
2012
Collectif d’art de la Pointe Valaine
Collective
2008 to 2013
Expo-Concours La Prairie
Collective with jury
2008 – 2011
Expo-Concours AAPARS
Collective with jury
Jury Prize *Mention, all category*
2011
Fête des Arts
Collective with jury
2011
Exposition Larin – Martel
Duo
2011
Fugue en art majeur
Collective
2009 to 2011
Tomber des nus
Collective
2009 – 2010
AAPARS Spring Exhibit
Collective
2006 to 2010
Expo-concours AAPARS
Collective with jury
2006 – 2007 – 2009
Atelier libre de peinture de Beloeil
Collective
2001 to 2009
Presse Café Mont St-Hilaire
Individual
2008

Training

Académie des Beaux-Arts de Laval
Ongoing formation with Denis Jacques
2011 to 2013
Académie Cristobal
Portrait in oil with Denis Jacques
2010
Académie Cristobal
Portrait drawing with Denis Jacques
2010
Académie Portrait International
Nudes and portraits in oil with Chantal Ouellet
2009
Atelier libre de peinture de Beloeil
Class with Pierre Duhamel
2001 to 2010
Académie Portrait International
Oil painting technique with Chantal Ouellet
2009
Académie Cristobal
Impressionist portrait with Juan Cristobal
2008
Chantal De Serres
Coaching
2007 – 2008
Atelier libre de peinture de Beloeil
Class with Johanne Blaquière
2006 – 2007 – 2010
Atelier libre de peinture de Beloeil
Class with Anne Lemieux
2001
CEGEP du Vieux Montréal
Graphic design
1983 – 1984