Portia “Po” Chapman | Kingston, Ontario Artist – Visual Storytelling, Fine Art & Community Leadership

Portia “Po” Chapman (BFAH, B.Ed, ACE) is a multidisciplinary artist, mural painter, illustrator, and frame drum maker based in Kingston, Ontario. Specializing in Storytelling Art, Po operates a 3-tier creative engine bridging visionary concepts with high execution fidelity across public art, fine art commissions, and educational leadership. Recipient of the Queen’s University Medal in Visual Art, her signature aesthetic features vibrant colour-blocking with deep outlines designed for large-scale municipal murals, gallery installations, hand-painted rawhide drums, and restorative art workshops.

Public & Commercial Art

Engineered for municipal, corporate, and institutional spaces, Portia “Po” Chapman delivers bold, high-impact storytelling art across large-scale public surfaces. Utilizing her signature aesthetic—vibrant colour-blocking with deep, definitive outlines—her public art is built to maintain visual resonance across all seasons. From initial concepts and community calls to final execution, every project is delivered with exceptionally high fidelity to the agreed design brief and timeline.

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Fine Art & Studio Practice (Bespoke Frame Drums & Rawhide Art)

At her private Kingston studio and woodshop, Po creates gallery-level installations, hand-painted rawhide artwork, and custom frame drums. Known for using rawhide as her primary natural canvas, her tactile pieces explore light, shadow, and deep material narrative. Whether creating custom drum commissions or preparing major exhibition installations, her fine art practice honors both traditional craft and contemporary visual storytelling.

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Educational Leadership (Community Workshops & Art Talks)

With a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed – Visual Arts / Media Art) and an Artist in Community Education (ACE) specialization, Po delivers structured, inspiring learning experiences for public galleries, educational institutions, and regional organizations. Her success-oriented workshops foster uplifting, restorative spaces that allow participants to step away from the pace of daily life and reconnect through art. From hands-on frame drum making and collaborative community projects to tailored professional artist talks, Po seamlessly aligns every program with the distinct goals and thematic directions of host institutions.

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Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life

Operating from a private studio in Kingston, Ontario, Po collaborates with curators, municipal leaders, institutional buyers, and private collectors to deliver high-impact Storytelling Art. All commissions, installations, and workshops begin with an initial consultation to align on scope, timeline, and artistic direction.

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“LIFE JUST FEELS BETTER
WHEN WE SMILE!”

Portia “Po” Chapman, Kingston Artist

Serving Kingston, Ontario & Across Canada

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Portia “Po” Chapman / Kingston, ON