Artist Statement:
As a Canadian there is a certain amount of pride and energy in the accomplishments of people who have established themselves in the public eye. As public figures they take on a larger than life image because of their fame and recognition and in some way become part of our consciousness. They lead colourful, exciting, at times chaotic and unpredictable lives that we can all connect with and empathize with.

Artist Bio:
George graduated from the Ontario College of Arts and Design, the University of Guelph, and the Faculty of Education at Brock University. He also studied portrait painting with American portrait artist Daniel Greene for eight years, a retired Visual Arts teacher and consultant with the Niagara Catholic School Board , George has also been the Manager of Niagara Learning Through the Arts, Chair of the Welland Arts and Culture Committee, and a Visual Arts instructor at the Brock Faculty of Arts. George has exhibited his portrait paintings throughout Niagara in various shows and galleries. Currently he is a committee member with the Pelham Art Festival and Niagara Falls Art Gallery, and also works as workshop instructor most recently with the Pumphouse Art Gallery (Niagara on the Lake).

Medium:
Acrylic