Eugene Vandal

Eugene is a native of Thunder Bay who started painting in oils at the age of ten, using a small Grumbacher paint set his sister sent to him as a Christmas present. Art class was his favourite time in school, always going beyond what the average classmate created. During high school, Eugene was always chosen to be on many decoration committees for school projects and dances.

In 1988, Eugene switched to acrylics, which he now finds much more versatile and easier to work with, suiting his enhanced realistic style. They allow me to work non-stop, applying layer after layer, building and enhancing areas within the painting. They also allow me to quickly correct areas that I don't feel are working to my satisfaction.