Artist Biography

Christian Morrisseau is the youngest child of world renown First Nations artist Norval Morrisseau’s seven children with Harriet Morrisseau. Norval Morrisseau has 18 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren by true blood line. Christian is the second child to follow in his father’s artistic footsteps and is an accomplished artist in his own right.

His love of this art style was passed down to him by his father, Norval, who in turn learned from his grandfather, Potan, a well known and respected traditional Shaman of the Annishnabe people. Christian studied intensely under his father’s spiritual and technical guidance. He spent months listening to his father’s teachings and subsequently began painting in May, 2002.

Christian, through his art, wishes to celebrate the artistic gifts bestowed upon him by the Creator and keep the Morrisseau family traditions alive. Christian paints in the Woodland style, which was developed by his father Norval upon receiving a vision instructing him to do so. Subjects of Christian’s pieces include; animal images, landscapes, his father and children, as well as the traditions and legends of his people.

Christian is a devout student of his father’s art yet continues to develop his artistic gifts with intensity, discipline, and passion. This passion and devotion are reflected in the success of his pieces which sell well in many markets and are widely accepted by art lovers. Christian has donated works to charitable organizations including; youth organizations, diabetes organizations, to the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation ‘Treaty 9 ‘ where Christian is from, the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and The Outdoor Writers of Canada.

Christian also teaches the Woodland art style to both native and non native students in Thunder Bay and across other northwestern Ontario communities. Christian Morrisseau’s work can be found throughout Canada in Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Windsor, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Qualicum.