Mainprize was born in 1983 in Orillia, Ontario.  He holds a BFA from the University of Ottawa, specializing in painting and sculpture. His style is influenced by the natural beauty of Canadian landscapes. His works have been exhibited at Propeller Art Gallery in Toronto, the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie, Beaux Arts in Brampton, and the Orillia Museum of Art and History.  He was recently commissioned to create the mural for Ontario’s 2020 Winter Games, which is a permanent installation at the Orillia Recreation Centre.