Port Hope artist, Albert Seaman, lived in Brampton for many years and was active as an artist and heritage enthusiast when he created his amazing illustrations.
Albert and Andy Donato had launched a Bramalea art group in the years before this Heritage Board publication. Albert served as Chairman of the Brampton Library Board also.
Thérèse grew up in the Village of Lafontaine. She graduated from the 5 year program at Penetanguishene Secondary and was a student of Hugh Niblock. Once she graduated from PSS (ESPSS), she went on to George Brown College and pursued an art career through their Graphic Design program and graduated in 1982 with a Graphic Design Technician degree. Presently a Real Estate Broker – working at BUY THE SHORES of Georgian Bay Realty Inc. in the Midland – Penetang – Tiny & Tay Township district, as the Broker of Record for the company, which opened in June 2014.“I am lucky that I am able to use my artistic talent in my professional career.I draw my own graphic – which appears weekly, in the local real estate paper. Some of my art work is out and about town – Jim Lavin Electrical logo – the little “bonhomme” is my design. He was one of my first designs, and Jim is still using my art work! His logo is recognizable, known and visible on his work vehicles.”“My greatest pride is the mural I painted on the exterior wall of the Penetang Legion Br. 68. I painted the mural in 2010.” Inquiries should be sent to bigartbuzz@gmail.com.