The process of painting is very rewarding to me.
​It provides the means to challenge myself to learn and grow
as well as the freedom to explore, whether it be technical concepts
about paint or how I see and interpret the world around me.
These are fundamental things to finding happiness
and I find them in making art. 

In recent years my focus has been on plein air painting
providing the challenge of observing light, colour and value from life,
while also working within a time restraint has helped me focus on the
essentials of painting.

My current fascination is rendering light and atmosphere
while using a limited colour palette.


Michael Brennan is an award-winning artist from Southern Ontario, Canada.  As a professional artist for over fifteen years Michael has created graphics and animations for print, internet, television and film mediums. In recent years it has given him great joy to return to the traditional mediums of drawing and painting.  He enjoys painting everything from landscapes to still life and enjoys the challenge of breathing life into portrait or figurative work.  Michael’s work creates a bridge between craftsmanship and beauty.