Yvon Lemieux

Yvon Lemieux was born in Québec City, 1949. He started painting at the age of 17, and continues to paint to this day. His artistic career spans over 50 years; a testament to his dedication.

Lemieux’s nickname, le peintre au chapeau, grants an insightful description of the his artistic technique. He is known for setting up his easel when and wherever inspiration surfaces: in the streets of Old Québec, on the edge of Le Fleuve Saint-Laurent, in the heart of Côte de Beaupré, or the region of Charlevoix.