Richard Riverin was born in Quebec City, in 1942.

Graduated from Sherbrooke University with a BS degree In Chemistry, he worked for ten years in the formulating of specialty coatings; started his own manufacture, half way through, and then sold it to move to the Art business.

Riverin is one of the few artists who developed their own personal and unique style and technique. He even formulated his own paint to produce a very heavy and rich looking texture.

Riverin had numerous solo and group showings in Montreal, Palm Beach, Naples, Washington, Jacksonville, Greensboro and New York.

Riverin is also a writer