Ian Lawson's distinctly ethereal and energetic artworks are characterized by bold, intuitive colour choices and a sleepless eye for detail. With abstract expressionist and graffiti influences, he is known for his vibrant imagery and perpetually moving compositions.

He completed his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in 2015, majoring in Drawing & Painting at the Ontario College of Art & Design University. In 2014 his work was published in Colour and Two-Dimensional Design, an OCADU course textbook and interactive website.

Artworks of his have been displayed across a variety of formats, including group exhibitions and events in Toronto and Montréal. Many of his paintings and drawings can now be found in private collections across Canada.

Ian continues to be inspired by experiences in which relentless positivity, intuition and courage lead to success.

More about Ian’s unique artistic approach:

“The voice of a painting speaks a language beyond words... softer than the feeling of an ocean wind tingling euphoria against your skin... heavier than a thundering crush of adrenaline pounding inside of your eyes, driving through your chest and into your heart..."

"I found graffiti at the age of 12.  After those exciting moments and hard lessons learned, I turned 18 and decided that I wanted to make legal art that could speak to anyone, not just people within the subculture.  During those early times spent on the street at night, I began developing what would become the hybrid abstract/calligraphy style of painting that I use today."

"My inspiration is anchored in the limitless potential of the human soul. The white-hot churning diamond of fire which lives deep inside our guts; that which can be focused and brought to bear on top of an atom if so desired.  The spiritual pursuit of adventure lives in me, and I've brought my artist's mindset into both my backcountry travels and my career as a professional welder and industrial athlete."

"My process examines my past... my own experiences, both light and dark.  Holding one in each hand, I dissect and combine them into actions from within the clouds of my subconscious. The result is something which speaks in a new voice entirely on its own.”