“Portrait painting is something that I am very passionate about” – Gregory Furmanczyk
Gregory Furmanczyk is a well known Canadian portrait painter whose official portrait paintings hang in many major portrait collections such as the House of Commons/Parliament Hill; the Superior Court of Ontario and Federal Courts; educational institutions such as Universities and Colleges; financial institutions such as the Bank of Montreal and the CIBC; and, religious institutions in various regions of Canada. His portrait painting style is a mixture of traditional realism with modern expression.
Artist’s Statement
A successful portrait painting is more than just a facial likeness; in addition, it is a portrait which captures an expression characteristic to the subject. Also, the pose, whether standing or sitting, must look natural and balanced in the overall composition, which significantly helps draw the focus to the subject.