A commercial painter by trade, Ken Symons discovered the joys of oil painting after retiring from a career in the sign design and manufacturing industry. He has trained with renowned Canadian painter Ron Hedrick and is an honourary member of the Stave Falls Artist Group.

Ken enjoys capturing urban, rural and quirky scenes, sketching and painting landscapes en plein air, or inhouse. He is currently using acrylic or oil as a medium.

He lives in Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast B.C., with his wife Roberta, where they share a studio with their daughter, Christina.

Ken's work is held in private collections and is available for viewing by appointment.

Education
2016 Ingrid Christiansen - workshop
2015 Robert E. Wood - workshop
2013 Jan Poynter - workshop
2011 Greta Guzik - workshop
2010 Todd Clark - workshop
2008 Thomas Anfield - Anatomy
2007 Paul Chizik - Painting Workshop
2006 Carolyn Anderson - Painting Workshop
2004 Michael Bingham and Michael Albrechtsen - Utah School of Art -
Painting Workshop
2003-2009 Ron Hedrick lessons/workshops