Brent Clowater – Artist Biography

I'm originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, where I graduated from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. At NBCCD, I was exposed to a variety of art-making practices and mediums. My focus was on design, but I fell in love with painting and photography.

In 2003, shortly after turning 21, I left the Maritimes and headed to British Columbia. There, I was drawn to Vancouver's skateboarding culture as well as its contemporary art scene. In Vancouver, I was fortunate to become peers with some of Canada's most talented young artists, creatives, and musicians. It was there that I became deeply motivated to pursue painting seriously.

I exhibited my work in many of the city's most prominent and well-known galleries, where I found that collectors were taking an interest in what I was creating. At that point, I hadn't yet found my style, but my artistic voice was developing, and I had conviction in my message. I wanted to create paintings that evoked nostalgia for a place and time, immersive works that invited the viewer to step inside them.

In 2018, I left Vancouver and moved to Calgary. In 2026, I relocated to Medicine Hat, where I now paint prolifically from my home studio. I travel with my camera, capturing images that I later interpret into paintings. I often feel that my inspiration is endless, and I find excitement in wondering where this creative exploration will take me.

please reach out if you would like to discuss a piece that you’ve seen. i’d be happy to share more details. baclowater@gmail.com