Artist Russell West

Article by Alison Brown

Alison is a graduate of The Ontario College of Art and Design and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia, She is also a working artist, painter, sculptor, illustrator, curator and the mother of two teenage boys Alison has been an active member of the Toronto arts scene for many years, first as an actress and also a stand-up comedian. She has also worked in the film and television sector as an assistant, sound and film editor and story editor. She has written and illustrated several children’s books. She is presently the curator and C.E.O. of 'The Lisa Brown Gallery www.lisabrowngallery.com This is an online gallery that uses part of its proceeds to fund opportunities in education in the arts.