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 Duhamel, Johanne Blaquière, Denis Jacques, Juan Cristobal, Chantal Ouellet, Chantal 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 |