John Brillon is a visionary. His masterpieces in oils and acrylics speak volumes of the history and beauty found in west coast culture and people. His style is unique. His paintings are rare. The people that own them are amazed at their timelessness because of their depth and grandeur. His pictures are filled with the emotions of the land and the people who live and breath its culture. They are inspiring and bring us to a time when the land was pristine and mystical.

Brillon is of Cree heritage. He was born and raised in Northern BC in the small fishing village of Port Edward. At an early age, he would be inspired to paint fishing boats out on the high seas and would spend hours capturing these scenes in oils. Some of his earliest inspiration came from Cree artist Allen Sapp who is recognized nationally and internationally for his paint life on the northern plains. Brillon also admired Salvador Dali. In Prince Rupert, he was also encouraged greatly by local artist Ruth Harvey.