Murray Dekeyser

Murray Dekeyser is a Canadian oil painter based in Waterloo Region, Ontario whose work explores mythology, fantasy, memory, literature, landscape and the enduring power of imagination. His paintings draw inspiration from medieval ruins, folklore, fantasy, and the quiet beauty of the natural world.

Dekeyser received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from McMaster University, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo. His work has been exhibited in Ontario and is held in private collections in Canada and the United States.

Whether depicting a forgotten castle emerging from fog, a legendary creature at the edge of the sea, or a tower built from books, his paintings invite viewers into places where history, imagination, and memory intersect.

Master of Fine Arts from University of Waterloo