Gianfranco Bozzo, also known as Boatzo, is a Toronto-based artist and educator with an MA in Studio Art from the Florence Academy of Art. His training is grounded in classical drawing and oil painting, with an emphasis on observation, structure, value, colour, and traditional studio practice.
Alongside his own studio work, he teaches secondary visual art and leads drawing and painting courses for adults. He also offers private online mentoring focused on practical, individualized feedback for artists developing their work.