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Christian Morriseau (December 11, 1969), is an Aboriginal Canadian artist was born and raised in Red Lake, ON. Known for being a Woodland artist, his art is found in collections throughout Canada. Morriseau is also known for being the youngest son of famed artist Norval Morriseau.

Biography
Born to Norval Morriseau and Harriet Morriseau in 1969. His father's art opened the door to Woodland art being collected outside the native community. Christian learned his father's craft and became an accomplished artist in his own right.

In the beginning, live wasn’t easy for Christian. His parents both suffered from various health issues, his father disappeared from the family at an early age. Morriseau and his sister would eventually move to a children's home, a facility that was once a residential school. Eventually, Morriseau's mother remarried and the children moved back with their mother and new step-father. During this time Morriseau suffered from abuse from his step-father.

While attending school in Red Lake, ON Morriseau was a victim of abuse racism and turned to alcohol to deal with his problems. This addiction would play a role throughout Morriseau's life and future art career.

Morriseau's father, Norval Morriseau reappeared in his life when Morriseau was 19 and he began working with father, helping him paint backgrounds for his paintings. It was during this time that Morriseau started to take an interest in painting.

Eventually, Morriseau met his wife, Lorene in Keewaywin, ON. The couple would eventually go on to have two children; Kyle and Josh.

Morriseau traveled to Kenora, ON to successfully treat his alcoholism. This led him to again working with father, learning to paint.

Style
Morriseau has no formal art training, he instead was trained by his father, renowned Aboriginal Canadian, Norval Morriseau. Although, Morriseau's style is unique, it is heavily influenced by his father's and by his ancestors. His art is known for featuring various animals, nature scenes and Aboriginal symbols and legends. Morriseau takes pride in the various colors used in his art.

His style is also heavily influenced by is grandfather, Potan, a respected artist and traditional Shaman.

Like his father, Morriseau relies on his connection his the spiritual world in his art. He draws on visions and dreams for inspiration. His painting process allows him the ability to let this spiritual connection guide his art.

Morriseau's art can be found across Canada. He has donated art to various charitable organizations throughout the country including; youth organization, diabetes organizations, to the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation ‘Treaty 9’ where Christian is from, the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and The Outdoor Writers of Canada. Christian also teaches the Woodland art style to both native and non-native students in Thunder Bay and across other northwestern Ontario communities. Christian Morrisseau’s work can be found throughout both internationally and throughout Canada.

Spelling of Name
Christian Morriseau is proper spelling of his name, his last name it is commonly spelled Morrisseau with an extra s.