Brigitte Nowak, based in Toronto and Georgian Bay, employs oils and egg tempera to probe reality, illusion, and the human-nature relationship. Her work explores the boundary between observation and interpretation, with recurring Canadian motifs such as the canoe. Recognized with awards in Canada and the U.S., her paintings reside in private and corporate collections and have been featured in prominent exhibitions and publications. Her technique reveals a deep mastery of form and symbolism.