"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us".
Emerson
Biography
Brian Romer was born in Vancouver quite some time ago and began painting at a very young age with encouragement from a father who loved fishing and art. Preferring to clean brushes to salmon, Brian misspent much of his youth under the influence of abstract expressionism.
He studied under Miss Wilcox at Magee High, receiving an "A" in Art 10 and 12 [with a slip to "B" in grade 11 after discovering young girls and old motor scooters]. He then went south to the University of Oregon, eventually receiving a Master's Degree [in Business, of all things] and subsequently lived and worked in Montreal, New York, Calgary and Edmonton before finally making his way back to the West Coast. Time has mellowed Brian, and his abstracts have become more representational in an attempt to capture the natural beauty of his surroundings.
Brian paints in his Sunshine Coast studio, and whenever possible, on an 8" x 10" board on his knee amongst the trees. His works have been shown in various locations, primarily above the bed, behind the piano and down the entire length of the front hall.
Having taken himself far too seriously throughout his business career, Brian is now determined to keep his art fun.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
"Artists of British Columbia" Book Launch Leighdon Studio Gallery 7/1/2010-8/31/2010 Reception: ()
Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival CANCELLED 7/31/2010-8/2/2010 Reception: ()
Upcoming Workshops
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