Allan Dunfield was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1950. In 1969 , his family moved to New York, where he graduated with an Art Major, and then went on to the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he studied for two years.

Allan Dunfield has been painting professionally for over 20 years and his art is held in many corporate and private collections throughout North America. He is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Allan presently lives on Vancouver Island. Working with acrylics his art captures the majestic landscapes of the Pacific Westcoast . Art for him, is a means to communicate a host of emotions to his viewer. It is a moment in time for them to enjoy.