Surnoor Singh is an artist and educator from Punjab, India, currently living in Vancouver. He discovered his passion for art through early mentors who inspired him to explore plein air painting and working from life to deepen his connection to nature and to his art practice. Since moving to Canada in 2019, he has immersed himself in artistic circles, showcasing work in a 2024 retrospective at Basic Inquiry and teaching watercolor courses at North Van Arts, Phoenix Art Workshop, and Silk Purse Art Gallery.

His art practice balances plein air painting in watercolor and oils with larger studio works focused on figures and still life. He approaches each piece with a spirit of exploration, guided by purpose — whether through commissions or personal projects.

As a teacher, Surnoor creates an encouraging environment, helping students to build a solid foundation of skill, one drawing or painting at a time. He helps students embrace the learning process while trusting in their intuition, allowing their creativity to unfold naturally.