Paul Riley

Meet the artist who sketches inductee portraits for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

Paul Riley at his drawing desk, by Bailey Moreton
Photo by Bailey Moreton

Paul has been a professional artist for over 35 years. He serves as the portrait artist for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canadian Business Hall of Fame, and Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame.

Paul has extensive experience as an animator, storyboard artist, and series director in the film and television animation industry, working in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

His exceptional work has earned him both an Emmy and a Gemini (now CSA Award).

A graduate of Sheridan College’s renowned Classical Animation program, Paul also attended the Ontario College of Art and Design. Originally from Toronto, he now resides in Aurora, Ontario.

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