Garret is a Vancouver based artist and instructor, having recently moved from the San Francisco Bay Area. He received a BFA from UC Santa Cruz, and a MFA from the New York Academy of Art, where he focused on classical atelier-style drawing and painting.
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Garrett’s artwork focuses on still life, often depicting ordinary objects and spaces. Working from life is important to him; the careful process of direct observation invites viewers to reconsider things we often overlook in our day-to-day lives. He believes ordinary subjects can hold great potential for conveying drama and meaning.
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As an instructor, Garrett is passionate about teaching practical skill sets to developing artists, and demystifying art-making wherever possible. He firmly believes everyone has the potential to create work they can be proud of.