Blair Thorson

Blair grew up in Calgary Alberta and Prince Albert Saskatchewan. He is of First Nations heritage, originating from central Alberta.  Blair worked as a hydrometric surveyor for many years. This work took him throughout Northern Canada, allowing him to observe wildlife and First Nations people indigenous to the lands living as they have for hundreds of years. Blair was fortunate enough to acquire a large collection of old maps and now uses them as a canvas for his watercolour illustrations. Taking these maps as a starting point, Blair depicts indigenous animals or First Nations people living off or on the land that is shown on that particular map. Creating a layered affect to the artwork.