Exhibitions
Toronto Visionary Arts (Love,Death, & Transformation) - 2024 - 2025
Two of my works were featured in the 10th annual Toronto Visionary Arts Exhibition, “Love, Death, & Transformation.” This multidimensional event included a sound journey, two in-depth symposiums, and a painting workshop. The exhibition also offered a virtual gallery experience, showcasing the creativity of local artists alongside a diverse array of international works, all unified under its compelling theme.
Toronto Visionary Arts (Interwoven Realities) - 2023 - 2024
Two of my artworks were featured in the 9th annual Toronto Visionary Arts Exhibition, “Interwoven Realities.” My piece, "Melting Awareness," was among a select few chosen to remain on display during the gallery’s extended run into the new year. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of local and international talent, and included a virtual gallery experience that highlighted the creativity of artists from around the world alongside the work of Toronto’s vibrant art community.
Northern Contemporary ‘All the Small Things’ - 2023
In 2023, my painting titled (Hook) was selected to be part of Northern Contemporary’s gallery showcase, “All The Small Things.” The exhibition offered an exciting and thoughtfully curated experience, featuring hundreds of small and miniature pieces from local artists. With a striking collection of contrasting works displayed together on expansive gallery walls, the show provided a dynamic platform for celebrating the diverse talent and creativity within the community.
Toronto Visionary Arts (Imaginal Worlds) - 2022 - 2023
Four of my works were featured in the 8th annual Toronto Visionary Arts Exhibition titled “Imaginal Worlds.” This vibrant event combined a gallery exhibition with dynamic musical and dance performances from a range of talented groups. The exhibition also included a virtual gallery experience, bringing together local artists alongside many international pieces and fostering an inspiring atmosphere of global artistic collaboration.
Elora Plein Air Painting Festival - 2022
During the Annual Elora Plein Air Painting Festival, I was honored to receive the award for “Best Town Subject” for my depiction of the Gents and Kings Barber Shop, celebrated for its beautiful vine-covered wall in the heart of Elora. As one of the youngest participants amidst a field of remarkably talented and experienced painters, earning this recognition was both rewarding and deeply inspiring.
Urbanside Gallery ‘Art-Box Project’ (Switzerland)
From February to March 2022, two of my works (Phthalo Blue) and (Negative Bliss) were selected for inclusion in the Urbanside Art Box exhibition project. This international show brought together a diverse community of artists from around the world, creating an inspiring platform for exhibiting and selling artwork. The event showcased exceptional pieces in every medium, with sculptures and head pieces brilliantly highlighted at the forefront of the exhibition.
Design
Pabst Blue Ribbon, Art Can Design Contest
Each year, Pabst Blue Ribbon hosts its esteemed Art Can Design Contest, attracting creative submissions from across the country. In both 2024 and 2025, my designs were selected as top finalists, earning cash prizes and recognition, they were selected in the Top 5 in 2024 and among the Top 10 in 2025. The contest presents an interesting artistic challenge, requiring designs to utilize just three colours while thoughtfully incorporating the metallic surface of the can as an element of the composition. Being acknowledged among such talented designers is tremendously rewarding, and I aspire to someday see my artwork featured on a PBR can.
Murals
Local Business Mural Paintings
I have had the pleasure of creating vibrant murals for local businesses in downtown Elora. For The Drimmie Flower Shop, I painted a distinctive floral mural beside the cash register, featuring sweeping vines and strikingly realistic flowers in bold stripes of color. At LaFontana, I designed and painted two unique murals: one on the roadside shed, showcasing large, beautifully blended red, yellow, and blue flowers encircling the restaurant’s logo, and another on the expansive outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, where intricate florals cascade across the oven's stone surface, bringing artistic energy to their outdoor space.
ART BATTLE!
Over the past two years, Tyler has proudly taken centre stage as a regular contender in Art Battle, the international speed painting competition that thrills audiences around the globe. Each event is an art-fueled adrenaline rush, challenging artists to create spectacular works in just 20 minutes while a lively crowd cheers on every brushstroke. Tyler’s dedication and creative flair have consistently earned him finalist spots, including standout performances at the Toronto City Championships in both 2024 and 2025.
Being a part of this vibrant circle of passionate creators has been deeply inspiring and has pushed Tyler to sharpen his skills, embrace inventive techniques, and constantly raise the bar. Tyler looks forward to continuing this artistic adventure, celebrating painting, creative passion, and local artists in Art Battle’s electrifying atmosphere.
About Tyler
Tyler’s passion for art began at a young age and grew into formal study during his teenage years, when he trained in drawing and acrylic painting under the guidance of a professional artist. Based in Elora, Ontario, he is now an award-winning painter and prize-winning illustrator whose self-taught journey has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice. Celebrated for his versatility, Tyler seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary techniques across a wide range of mediums.
Proficient in both painting and graphic design, he brings vibrant ideas to life through illustrations, custom album covers, merchandise design, and personal commissions for companies and artists alike. His creative range has also led him to compete in the Art Battle city championships two years in a row, where his talent for speed painting displays not only technical mastery but also an ability to channel raw emotion under pressure. With a body of work that bridges imagination and innovation, Tyler continues to establish himself as a dynamic presence in the modern art world.
