Sean Benton is wholeheartedly committed to his painting practice, and particularly his growing series of portraiture. Sean has a great sensitivity to colour transitions and value, giving his portraits a vitality that is striking. He seeks every opportunity to show his work. Sean has a deep understanding of the particulars of a painting practice and is always up for hashing out ideas and working on common problems.
-Written by Adam Tragakis, Co-Worker and fellow Artist
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Which ’hood are you in?
Halifax, Antigonish, mostly visiting the west end and downtown.
What do you do?
Paint in an expressive realist style, show my work as much as I can where I can, teach art classes at Stfx University, constantly look for other art post-secondary teaching jobs, and supply teach in local schools.
What are you currently working on?
Beginning a series of 3/4 figures. I’ve always done portraits, but I’m beginning to paint live models and finish the works at home in the studio.
Where can we find your work?
@ Sean Benton Art on Instagram and Facebook. In multiple places around Nova Scotia: currently Truro (Library, NSCC McCarthy Hall), Pictou (Art2Sea Gallery); coming up: Elmsdale Library (June), Antigonish Arts House (September).
