Biography

Jacinthe Rivard is a nostalgic realist painter. As a professional painter for over 10 years. Her art is owned by collectors around the world and has been exhibited at top fairs. She has won numerous art contests and has been published in many magazines, making the cover more than once.

In 2021, she was named one of the Top Contemporary Artists of Today by Art Market Magazine in their Gold List special edition. Even with all her recognition and success, Jacinthe likes to stay in the shadows. She describes herself as an anxious person, often imagining the worst. To counter this, she paints totally realistic images that make her world seem more organized and less daunting. She has learned to control her imagination in her “painting” world to make up for the lack of control she feels in the “real” world.

Working with a limited palette of nine colors, she expertly crafts any shade she desires, grounding her art in mastery cultivated over years of practice. Each stroke on canvas brings solace, turning her studio into a haven of beauty and happiness. While her subjects may seem ordinary, her keen eye for detail and emotive use of light elevate them to extraordinary realms. Recognizable by her unique style and confident brushstrokes, her paintings radiate joy, resonating deeply with viewers. Driven by the happiness her art imparts, she continues to create, infusing each piece with passion and purpose.