Gordon Harrison

Gordon Harrison was born in Montréal, studied in Toronto and lives in Ottawa.

Gordon Harrison showed an interest in art at an early age. Enthralled by the natural world surrounding him, he followed his passion choosing to study Landscape Architecture at the University of Toronto. Mainly self-taught, the artist has studied at the Ottawa School of Art and was highly influenced by one of Canada's foremost artists, Québec's Jean-René Richard (1895-1982). He produces impressive collections of Canadian landscapes from his travels across Canada.

“I refer to my art as ‘Impressionism-Realism’: my brush strokes are broad, loose and intense, yet my subject matter remains clear.”

Gordon Harrison finds inspiration and colour in Canadian landscapes that he discovers through his travels across Canada and shares his experiences in the expression of his art. He has a passion for the beauty Canada offers in its forested landscapes, rocky shorelines, sweeping valleys and enchanting communities. He uses these destinations as his inspiration, recreating them through his own vision.