Jean-Yves Guindon

Born in Buckingham, Quebec, in 1949, Jean-Yves Guindon devoted himself entirely to watercolor in 1984. A self-taught artist, he draws his inspiration mainly from nature and Quebec landscapes. In the art world, his style is described as "realist-impressionist", and he is known for his mastery of watercolor techniques. His paintings are distinguished by their luminosity, sensitivity and interiority. He was awarded the Ordre de Gatineau in 2009, and three years later received an honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec en Outaouais. In addition, the Académie internationale des Beaux-arts du Québec named him "Master of Fine Arts". In 2019, the Quebec government honored him with the Médaille de l'Assemblée Nationale du Québec for his life's work and philanthropy.

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