Tim Gagnon, “The Fire Painter,” is an award-winning artist, author, speaker, and instructor best known for creating works of art live on stage while his paintbrushes are on fire. For nearly two decades, he has performed and exhibited in galleries, churches, conferences, schools, and stadiums across the country. In 2008 he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from the Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, GA and a Master’s in Fine Art (Painting) from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA in May of 2015. An Air Force Veteran, Tim proudly serves with the Patriot Art Foundation, teaching Veterans to share their stories through the arts. He serves on the board, teaches online classes for VA hospitals and is the Host of the Patriot Arts Podcast. In 2019, Tim founded the non-profit Gagnon Atelier to assist churches and civic organizations to reach their communities through the Visual Arts. Tim resides in Panama City Beach, FL.