Blair Russell

Blair Russell is a Canadian-American minimalist painter based in Miami, Florida. His work is rooted in a minimalist expressionist style, where simplicity meets emotion through bold composition, subtle texture, and deliberate restraint. He paints a wide variety of subjects—with a focus on the female form.

Each canvas is an exploration of what can be communicated with less—stripping away the excess to reveal the essential. Russell is drawn to clean lines, open space, and the emotional weight of color. Based in the vibrant, multicultural landscape of Miami, his work is often informed by the city’s energy, light, and architectural rhythm, all filtered through a lens of intentional minimalism.

Through his art, he aims to create space for contemplation, emotion, and quiet resonance—inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the work beyond the surface. His works are primarily made in acrylic on both canvas and archival watercolor paper.

York University B.A (2007)

Art Harbour Islands (Hollywood, FL) - 2018