Tom Brooks

Tom Brooks (b. 1959) Tom Brooks is a Canadian contemporary painter based near Mississippi Lake, Ontario, known for his abstract, geometric compositions and vibrant use of color. Born in Scarborough, Ontario in 1959, Brooks’ diverse professional background in engineering, industrial design, product development, and education has deeply informed his artistic approach. After completing a degree in Industrial Design at Carleton University, Brooks worked as a product engineer and senior industrial designer for major companies, creating innovative designs for household appliances, street furniture, and children’s playground equipment. Alongside his professional career, he studied life drawing and painting at the Ottawa School of Art and later earned a Bachelor of Education from Brock University, teaching courses in Communications Technology, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, photography, and art for several decades.

Tom’s varied professional experience and education, have definitively influenced his approach to art. Tom has always been interested in abstraction and geometry, as well as the improvisational application of paint. Living on Mississippi Lake, his passion for water and reflections, have inspired the vivid colour palette and patterns in his work.