Doras and I have known each other for a long time. In fact, I\u2019ve known him his entire life. From the first small, rough sketches to the massive, professional murals, I\u2019ve watched his burning desire to create and express. Now, don\u2019t get me wrong. He\u2019s not only here to bring what\u2019s inside onto canvas, display screen or wall when the mood strikes him. He\u2019s one of the hardest working people I know. Deadlines, bad weather and tough customers all get the business from Doras. Professional, prompt and so damn cool.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t hear him singing his own praises, though. I think he truly feels that art, his art, is a constant evolution, adapting to new pressures and reaching new heights. From sculpture to installations, fine art to cookbook illustration, he\u2019s got the soul of a creator. Lately, he\u2019s been leaving his beautiful surreal and figurative paintings all over Montreal, Toronto and beyond. Bright, emotive and alive pieces have been added to his portfolio, and your daily commute.<\/p>\n

The thing is, Doras doesn\u2019t ever seem to stop. Since graduating from OCAD in Toronto, I\u2019ve watched him flourish in different mediums, get inspiration from his global travels and apply it all into his distinct style. We\u2019ve all heard the old adage \u201cjack of all trades, master of none\u201d. Well, I haven\u2019t seen a skill that Doras has set his eyes on where he doesn\u2019t achieve mastery. Ornament, motion, colour and expression mix to create the particular flavour of his work.<\/p>\n

Doras is a Montrealer, and a gem of a man. Kind, considerate, and focused. He inspires me each time we talk, and even more so when I hear about his new projects. He could stop now and the world is better for having his creations in it, but I know there is no sign of that happening.<\/p>\n

-Stephen O\u2019Brien (Brother)<\/em><\/p>\n