Brian pictured in 2025 , from his campaign with Alpro
Brian Leonard
Brian Leonard is a Canadian artist, who has garnered
international media attention and hundreds of millions of views as "Barista Brian"
He grew up in New Brunswick Canada, the middle of five children in a musical family. Brian studied Opera Performance and Health Science in University, before completing a year in the Audio Engineering Program at The Banff Centre.
Moving to Toronto, he began working as a barista and social media marketer. It was not long before his unique latte art started being noticed by local media, who named him Toronto's Best Latte Artist in 2015.
Following a series of television and media appearances, Brian's
opportunities continued to grow. Collaborating with international brands,
clothing companies, and many major media outlets, he continued to push boundaries as a barista, artist and influencer in his newfound medium. He began working in celebrity events in 2016, and has continued to appear at high profile events across North America and the globe. His latte art has been featured at music festivals, international film festivals,
celebrity galas, major awards shows, corporate meetings, brand activation’s and conferences.
With over a decade in social media marketing and brand collaboration, he continues to work in digital media as an influencer, consultant, and speaker. Brian continues to pursue opportunities as an artist and enjoys travelling.