Artworks by Isabelle Bouchard IB — Contemporary Painter from Quebec and Charlevoix
The Nature Series by Isabelle Bouchard, a contemporary painter based in Quebec City, is deeply personal. Her landscapes—both real and imagined—draw inspiration from places where she finds renewal, particularly Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Charlevoix, where she spends her summers and holidays, as well as the Saint-Charles River linear park and the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Each artwork is created intuitively: the compositions evolve through successive layers and reveal their full meaning only at the very end of the creative process. Guided by colour, light, and movement, Isabelle recreates transformed landscapes that evoke memory and emotion rather than simply offering a realistic representation.
Her paintings invite viewers to slow down, contemplate, and reconnect with the universal bond between humanity and nature.
Prices Available upon Request
 “Clin d’œil au petit matin” (A Glimpse at Dawn) Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 16 × 20 in 2025 AVAILABLE This artwork draws inspiration from the changing light of a sunrise over a lake. Rays of sunlight filter through the low-lying mist, creating a mysterious and fleeting atmosphere in a yellow-orange palette, infused with a sense of magic. |  “Toute une vie au paradis” *(A Lifetime in Paradise)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 20 × 30 in 2024 AVAILABLE This artwork pays tribute to Numa’s life in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. Imbued with serenity and beauty, this place remains his eternal refuge, even after his passing. |  Diptych — “En attendant le soleil” *(Waiting for the Sun)* Acrylic on canvas 2 panels, each 15 × 30 in 2024 AVAILABLE This diptych conveys a sense of anticipation—a suspended moment filled with calm and hope in the presence of a veiled landscape. |
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 “Sous la neige” *(Beneath the Snow)* Acrylic on linen-finish paperboard 4 × 6 in 2025 AVAILABLE A small-format winter landscape inspired by Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Charlevoix. |  “En haut des côtes” *(At the Top of the Hills)* Acrylic on linen-finish paperboard 4 × 6 in 2025 AVAILABLE A small-format winter landscape inspired by Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Charlevoix. |  “L’instant de gratitude” *(A Moment of Gratitude)* Acrylic on canvas 16 × 20 × 1.5 in AVAILABLE Inspired by summer evenings in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, *A Moment of Gratitude* evokes those precious moments of wonder and reconnection with what truly matters. |
 “Contemplation au lac” *(Contemplation by the Lake)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 20 × 10 in 2024 AVAILABLE This artwork is inspired by a sunset in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, a place filled with memories and serenity. |  “First Ride” Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 16 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This artwork evokes a breathtaking view of Baie-Saint-Paul and Île aux Coudres, capturing a moment of discovery and wonder in the presence of the landscape. |  “En réflexion” *(In Reflection)* Acrylic on canvas 20 × 20 × 1.5 in 2023 AVAILABLE This artwork evokes a moonrise over a lake, creating a scene of contemplation and introspection. Inspired by the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, it marks a pivotal moment in the development of the Nature Series. |
 “Randonnée d’hiver” *(Winter Hike)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 16 × 20 in 2025 AVAILABLE Inspired by Charlevoix, this painting by Isabelle Bouchard depicts a snow-covered mountain trail overlooking the St. Lawrence River. |  “Heureux printemps” *(Joyful Spring)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 30 × 15 in 2025 AVAILABLE This artwork depicts a maple grove as its first leaves begin to emerge. The composition opens onto the St. Lawrence River, a symbol of new horizons and renewal, within a bright and invigorating atmosphere. |  “Mer & fille” Collaborative artwork by Isabelle Bouchard IB and Sylvie Tremblay Vi Pyrography and soft pastel on a gallery-style wood panel 30 × 24 in 2024 AVAILABLE Created collaboratively by mother-and-daughter artists Sylvie Tremblay Vi and Isabelle Bouchard IB, this artwork combines pyrography and soft pastel. Its French title, *Mer & fille*, plays on the similar sounds of *mer et fille* (“sea and daughter”) and *mère et fille* (“mother and daughter”). The artwork depicts a landscape in Pe |
 “Voyage d’un pommier II” *(Journey of an Apple Tree II)* Pyrography on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier IV” *(Journey of an Apple Tree IV)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier VI” *(Journey of an Apple Tree VI)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |
 “Voyage d’un pommier VIII” *(Journey of an Apple Tree VIII)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 SOLD This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier X” *(Journey of an Apple Tree X)* Acrylic ink and pyrography on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier XII” *(Journey of an Apple Tree XII)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |
 “Voyage d’un pommier XIV” *(Journey of an Apple Tree XIV)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier XVI” *(Journey of an Apple Tree XVI)* Acrylic on a gallery-style wood panel 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |  “Voyage d’un pommier XVIII” *(Journey of an Apple Tree XVIII)* Soft pastel and Conté crayon on paper 8 × 8 in 2024 AVAILABLE This series of small-format artworks is inspired by an iconic apple tree in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, observed over time. Each piece bears witness to its transformations and enduring presence within the landscape, while evoking memory and the passing down of stories across generations. |
 “Pique-nique au bord de la rivière” *(Picnic by the River)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 30 × 30 in 2025 SOLD This artwork was inspired by a summer hike north of Lac Saint-Jean. Within the forest, radiant light and deep shades of blue convey the simple joy of a family picnic, filled with warmth and serenity. |  “Recommencement” *(A New Beginning)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 30 × 30 in 2023 AVAILABLE This painting by Quebec visual artist Isabelle Bouchard is inspired by the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region and symbolizes renewal. |  “Avec du recul” *(From a Distance)* Acrylic on canvas 24 × 24 × 1.5 in 2023 |
 “L’Éveil” *(Awakening)* Acrylic on canvas 30 × 40 × 1.5 in 2023 AVAILABLE This artwork reflects the hope carried by the first rays of spring sunlight, seen from a mountaintop in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. The painting explores the boundary between abstraction and figuration. |  “En route vers l’écluse” *(On the Way to the Lock)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 16 × 20 in 2024 SOLD This artwork draws inspiration from summers spent by the lake, filled with peaceful outings and discoveries. It conveys the simple, invigorating beauty of nature in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. |  “La beauté imparfaite” *(Imperfect Beauty)* Acrylic on canvas 16 × 20 × 1.5 in 2023 SOLD This artwork offers a poetic reinterpretation of the landscapes of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. A northern hawk owl rests on an old larch tree, evoking both the strength and fragility of nature. |
 “Danse au soleil” *(Dancing in the Sun)* Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 8 × 12 in 2024 SOLD This artwork captures the interplay of light and wind at Chalet Gabrielle-Roy in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Charlevoix. |  “Un temps pour soi” *(Time for Oneself)* Acrylic on canvas 10 × 20 in 2023 SOLD |  “Bouleaux en montagne” *(Mountain Birches)* Acrylic on linen-finish paperboard 4 × 6 in 2025 SOLD A small-format winter landscape inspired by Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Charlevoix. |
 “L’Incertain” *(Uncertainty)* Acrylic on canvas 30 × 15 × 1.5 in 2023 SOLD This artwork draws inspiration from the shifting light over a lake, where the sky backlights the forest along the shoreline, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Through an orange-toned palette, the painting conveys a fleeting sense of wonder as the colours of the sky rapidly transform. |  “Prendre du recul” *(Taking a Step Back)* Acrylic on canvas 8 × 12 × 1.5 in 2023 SOLD This artwork offers an unobstructed view of the St. Lawrence River and Île aux Coudres. It reflects the importance of perspective and of seeing things from a different point of view. |  “Éveil dans la nuit” *(Awakening in the Night)* Acrylic on canvas 30 × 15 × 1.5 in 2023 SOLD This artwork is inspired by a moonrise over a lake in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It conveys the serenity of the setting and the intensity of the emotions experienced beneath the moonlight. |
 “L’érablière se dévoile” *(The Maple Grove Reveals Itself)* Acrylic on canvas 30 × 15 × 1.5 in 2023 SOLD An autumn landscape inspired by a mountain maple grove in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Charlevoix. |
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Nature Series — Contemporary Landscapes Inspired by Quebec and Charlevoix
Isabelle Bouchard’s landscapes reflect her deep attachment to the places where she finds renewal. Her paintings draw inspiration from the maritime horizons of Charlevoix, where she spends her summers, as well as the forests and rivers surrounding Quebec City and the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Imbued with memories and emotions, these compositions transform nature into contemplative spaces. More than simple representations, each painting becomes a sensitive reinterpretation of the land, where the essence of a place merges with the artist’s inner world. These contemporary landscapes invite viewers to rediscover an intimate and universal connection with nature.
Between Abstraction and Figuration — An Intuitive Approach to Painting
Isabelle Bouchard’s paintings exist at the intersection of abstraction and figuration. Her works remain grounded in recognizable landscapes while incorporating simplified forms, movements of colour, and textures that evoke emotion more than realistic detail.
This dialogue between precision and freedom reflects the search for balance at the heart of her artistic practice. Her creative process unfolds through successive layers, with each addition revealing a previously hidden aspect of the painting. This intuitive approach gives the works a unique depth, in which nature is not merely represented but experienced and reimagined.
Painting Inspired by Nature and Human Emotion
Each of Isabelle Bouchard’s paintings is infused with emotion, as though nature had become a mirror of human experience. Contrasts of colour, the rhythms of vertical lines, and the interplay of light express universal inner states: anticipation, momentum, awakening, and renewal.
Painting thus becomes a sensitive language that moves beyond the contemplation of landscape to touch each viewer’s memory and emotions. By bringing humanity and nature together within the same breath, the artist invites us to slow down and consider how beauty and art can transform our relationship with the world.