Bio:
DOUGLAS PURDON was born in Toronto and graduated from the Ontario College of Art (AOCA) and is a full-time painter living in Toronto, Canada.
His preferred medium is oil, but he also works in watercolour and acrylic. In 1998, he wrote the best seller Color Secrets for Glowing Oil Paintings, published by North Light publications. His work has appeared in International Artist Magazine and numerous other publications. He is an elected member of The Society of Canadian Artists (SCA), and The Ontario Society of Artists OSA.
As educational and technical advisor for Winsor & Newton, he lectures on painting materials and techniques at colleges and universities. His popular workshops are given at the University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies, Loyalist College and for private art groups and societies. In 2005, Doug won the Museum Purchase Award at the 26th Annual Mystic International. His work is exhibited at The Gallery at Mystic Seaport and galleries in the Canada, US and Britain.