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Sean Benton: Art Teacher, Artist, Guitarist.

Art

Sean Benton is an artist and university teacher working in Nova Scotia, CA.  Originally from Southern Ontario, Sean obtained a diploma in Visual and Creative Arts from Sheridan College in 2012, a Bachelor of Art (Studio Art) from Brock University in 2015, and a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa in 2024.  Painting is his primary artistic practice, where he examines the ongoing relationship between colour, value, and shape.  Heavily inspired by the Post-Impressionists, Sean aims to exaggerate and emphasize these elements in his works.

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Music

Sean has been playing guitar since 2004 in bands of different genres. Originally a metal guitarist, Sean currently practices Celtic and Nordic-inspired instrumental music.

Big Goofy Loose Face, 8x10in, Acrylic on Masonite, 2022. (2).JPG

Big Goofy Loose Face, 2022.

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