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Jeannette Perrault’s Eye for Colour

Whether in Montreal cafes, or traveling to Europe, Quebec painter Jeannette Perrault is inspired by the specific atmosphere of each place.

A vibrant café scene featuring patrons seated at outdoor tables, enjoying drinks and meals. The setting includes a street view with pedestrians and a waiter in a white shirt attending the customers.
TERRASSE RUE DES ABBESSES, PARIS , 2023, 36 x 48 in. / oil on canvas

For 30 years, Perrault has presented nearly 30 solo exhibitions in Montreal, Toronto, and British Columbia, and participated in more than 70 group exhibitions. Her works are part of many corporate, public, and private collections in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. She is based in Eastman, Quebec.

A woman sits at a cafe table indoors, reading a newspaper and sipping coffee, while snow-covered streets and pedestrians can be seen through the window.
Matin d’hiver à Montréal 20×24 – source
A vibrant still life painting featuring a green chair beside a table with a lamp, dishes, and a bottle, set in a warm-toned room.
ECLATS DE LUMIERE , 1999, 40 x 20 in. / Oil on canvas – source
A vibrant painting depicting a busy café scene with a waiter in a black vest and apron, a woman in a red dress walking by, and patrons sitting at tables, surrounded by green umbrellas and colorful café signage.
BISTROT LA PALETTE , 2000
56 x 42 in. / Oil on canvas – source

Mainly self-taught, Perrault became involved with the arts in 1976, starting with pen & ink sketches & drawings. She attended classes part-time at University of Quebec where she studied history of the arts, drawing & live model sessions.

Jeannette Perrault’s website, here.

At Roberts Gallery, here.

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