Name: Ryan Browne
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Publication: The Elementary Safety Book for Children
Born: 1980
Winning Ben Wicks Award entry:
Current:
Past:
Ryan has been drawing as far back as he can remember, and is told that
he picked up a pencil and started drawing before he learned to walk. Early
on, he became engrossed with Saturday morning cartoons, Disney films,
and comic books. These various influences fed his imagination and contributed
to his love of illustration and art. He pursued his artistic interests
throughout elementary and middle school, and was recognized for his talent
early on.
High school was a turning point for Ryan, when he was accepted to Ottawa's Canterbury High School, one of Canada's most prominent arts-oriented high schools. He was placed into the visual arts stream, where he studied and practiced different art forms, including painting, photography, and ceramics, as well as illustration. At Ottawa’s Algonquin College, he further honed his skills in the Animation program.
Ryan lives in Ottawa where he continues to pursue his artistic goals. With the money from the Ben Wick's Award, he plans to advance his creative endeavours, travel, and help pay the rent! He thanks his family and friends with love for their continued support and enthusiasm.
Ryan can be contacted at ryan_browne@hotmail.com
