Lawrence Arthur Colley Panton, known professionally as L.A.C. Panton, was a Canadian painter and educator. Born in England, Panton emigrated to Canada at 17 and served in WWI before studying art at the Ontario College of Art. He became a prominent art teacher, eventually serving as the principal of the Ontario College of Art from 1951 to 1954. Initially influenced by the Group of Seven, Panton’s style evolved into a synthesis of nature and abstraction. His work was exhibited internationally, including at the Tate Gallery, and is held in collections like the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada. Panton was a key figure in Canadian art organizations, including the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour.