"Christyn (Colbow) Grampola was born on April 5, 1990 and grew up in Thorold, Ontario.  She attended Brock University and completed both Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Education degrees in 2013. Shortly thereafter, she began to make art that took inspiration from her childhood family vacations: exploring the islands of Georgian Bay, Ontario.

Christyn's paintings reflect a passion for the vibrancy and texture found in the unique geology of Georgian Bay.  Her acrylic paintings represent moments of time during her kayaking excursions, often revealing a surprise she found along the way. Though she is young in her career as an artist, Christyn firmly believes that Georgian Bay has captured her heart and will continue to be the subject of her canvases for many years to come.

Christyn is an Ontario Certified Teacher and currently works for the District School Board of Niagara as an Elementary Teacher.  She has partnered with various museums and galleries within the Niagara Region to bring art exhibition opportunities to the students of several schools; she hopes to inspire her children, and those within the community, to follow their dreams and express their own interests within their art."