Artist Biography - Norman R. Brown

Born in Toronto Canada, Norman R. Brown is a highly developed and sensitive painter. Painting has been a natural form of expression since childhood. His ability to capture light and vibrant colours, as well as varying moods and feelings within each painting, is quite remarkable.
Norman's paintings are alive with discovering nature and the natural beauty the world offers to all of us. The concern and love he carries for the environment are always evident in his work. In pursuit of inspiration, Norman has toured coast to coast, with particular emphasis on all of rural Ontario.
Norman has received many awards for his work and high praise for his paintings throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

He is well respected for his repeated generosity in providing work to several charities. He has also participated in numerous exhibitions throughout Ontario. Norman's paintings currently are displayed in prominent public and private art collections across Canada and around the world.

Development of Work Styles and Media

1970 - Watercolour and Oil
1975 - Landscapes in Oil
1981 - High Realism Birds and Animals in Acrylic
1987 - Impressionist landscapes in Oil
1991 - Contemporary, Vibrant and Blended Landscapes in Oil

Exhibitions

1978 - Chatham Library, Chatham Ontario
1979 - Watercolors - Pickering Community Centre
1984 - Toronto International Centre, Art Expo
1985 - Burdette Wildlife Gallery, Hillsburg Ontario
1985 - The Art Showcase Christmas Show, Markham Ontario
1986 - Burdette Fine Art Christmas Show, Hillsburg Ontario
1986 - Bremner Fine Art Christmas Show, Markham Ontario
1986 - Howard Johnson Hotel, Toronto (Burdette Wildlife gallery)
1987 - Bremner Fine Art Christmas Show, Markham Ontario
1987 - Pickering Arts Council Annual Show and Sale
1988 - Bremner Fine Art Christmas Show, Markham Ontario
1989 - Pickering Arts Council Spring Show
1990 - 29th Annual Toronto City Hall Show, Toronto Ontario
1992 - Christmas Solo Sho, Markham Ontario
1993 - Robert McLaughlin Gallery Annual Show, Oshawa Ontario
1994 - Robert McLaughlin Gallery Annual Show, Oshawa Ontario
1995 - Pickering Town Hall, Pickering Ontario
1996 - One Man Show, Markham Ontario
1997 - One Man Show, Thompson Gallery - Bay Tower, Toronto
1998 - Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
1998 - Group Show, Kingsway ontario
1998 - Thomson Gallery, The Bay Tower, Toronto Ontario
1998 - Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, City Hall, Toronto Ontario
1998 - Art in the Park, Uxbridge Ontario
1998 - Christmas Show, Klienburg Ontario
1998 - McMichael Gallery Fall Show
1999 - Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
1999 - Thomson Gallery, The Bay Tower, Toronto Ontario
1999 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
1999 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Toronto Ontario
1999 - Buckingham Fine Art - Fall Weekend Show
1999 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
1999 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Toronto Ontario
2000 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2000 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Toronto Ontario
2000 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Fall Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2000 - Northland Art Company Fall Group Show, Markham Ontario
2001 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Winter Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2001 - Thomson Gallery Solo Show, Toront Ontario
2001 - Canadian Heritage Art Company Niagara Vineyards Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2002 - Gallery on the Lake Show, Buckhorn Ontario
2002 - Kent Farndale Show, Port Perry Ontario
2002 - Piano Café Show, Port Perry Ontario
2002 - Canadian Heritage Fall Show, Klienburg Ontario
2003 - Art World of Sherway Show, Mississauga Ontario
2003 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Spring Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2003 - Canadian Heritage Art Company - Small Painting Group Show, Klienburg Ontario
2004 - Hummingbird Centre Group Show, Toronto Ontario

Awards

1984 - Chrysler Search for Canadian Wildlife Artists - 5 Awards
1985 - Chrysler Search for Canadian Wildlife Artists - 4 Awards
1993 - Oshawa Art Association Annual Juried Show - Robert McLaughlin Gallery - 2 Awards
1994 - Oshawa Art Association Annual Juried Show - Robert McLaughlin Gallery
2 Awards: 1st (in Oils) - Best of Show (Use of Colour)

Norman R. Brown has received many additional awards to those listed above. He has received high acclaim for his paintings throughout Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, Japan, Australia, Italy, Austria and New Zealand.

Norman is well respected for his repeated generosity in providing works to several charities. Astute collectors worldwide are enjoying the work of this talented artist.

One of Norm's retired artist palettes.

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