About Stephanie
Stephanie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is a graduate from the University of Washington with a Fine Arts degree in Painting. She has always loved spending time outdoors and has many memories from her childhood of hiking, camping, and tromping through the woods with her older brother. Nature has always fascinated her, and continues to inspire her.
Stephanie has shown in a variety of venues throughout the Seattle area since 2003. Recent shows include Ryan James Fine Arts in Kirkland in Kirkland, Connie M Bishop Fine Art Gallery in Bellevue, and Kenmore City Hall in Kenmore. Stephanie’s work is part of permanent collections at Tacoma General Hospital, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Evergreen Heights Community Center. Her paintings were accepted into both the Kenmore Art Show and Renton Art Show juried shows in 2014.
Artist Statement
I would describe myself as a modern day impressionist focused on landscape and trees. While not a traditional landscape painter, I take the environment that I am surrounded by and recreate it in painting. Many paintings portray the integration of nature within a man-made environment. My goal is to portray the glimpses of beauty within everyday surroundings. While this work is representational, it is an impression of the moment and has a specific layered looseness that creates a dreamlike state.
I am on a continuous journey to improve my sense of light, space and atmosphere in paintings. I have studied under the modern-day master, Ovanes Berberian, who is known for his color harmony and composition. I continue to seek inspiration from my environment and keep pushing myself to create an impression on the viewer that is both inspiring and beautiful.