Tony Scherman

Tony Scherman (born 1950) is a Canadian painter known for his innovative use of encaustic painting techniques. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design in the 1970s.

Scherman's work often explores historical and cultural themes, and his paintings often feature richly textured surfaces and vivid, saturated colors. He is particularly known for his large-scale portraits of famous figures such as Frida Kahlo, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Encaustic painting involves the application of molten wax and pigment onto a surface, which is then heated and fused to create a durable and textured surface. Scherman has developed his own unique approach to encaustic painting, using a variety of tools and techniques to create intricate and nuanced compositions.