Down Time?

"Shenandoah Pasture #3" - 30 x 40" - oil

Available at the Glave Kocen Gallery

Every month I tell myself "maybe things will calm down next month."  Well that has yet to be true.  Both April and May have been extremely productive for me.  This past Art at the Mill event resulted in the sale of nine of my paintings.  Currently, I have three solo shows to take care of this year along with two artist residencies.  Amongst all of this I found some time to deliver the painting above to the Glave Kocen Gallery in Richmond, VA.

This is how work has flooded my living room while preparing for my exhibition at the Gateway Arts Council in Sidney, OH.  The show will include about 30 paintings (in progress) and will run from June 15th to the end of July with a reception on Friday, June 15th, 2012.

Here's 20 of the 30 paintings that will be at the Gateway Arts Council.

A Small Case Study

"Early April" - 5 x 7" - oil

This Sunday concludes the Art at the Mill event in Millwood, VA.  I've been very fortunate to have been a part of the event for the past few years.  On Sunday from 1pm to whenever I'll be giving a demo at the mill.  If you happen to be in the area, please come by to support the mill and to view works by an array of talented artists.  In addition to the demo, I'll be bringing along some small studies like the one in this post that would make great gifts if you're in a Mother's Day jam.

A Matter of Opinion

"Alum Creek Trail #2" - 12 x 16" - oil

Earlier this week I made a quick drive to Sidney, OH to judge the Spring Fling show at the Gateway Arts Council.  This opportunity was great because I got to see a good selection of Ohio's best artists and reward artist for their efforts.  It's odd now a days being asked to judge and jury shows because I've always felt like my opinion(s) in both personal and professional matters have often fallen on deaf ears.  Somewhat like the guy that tells everyone about this great idea and they don't listen until someone else comes in and pitches the exact same idea.

While we're on the subject of shows, I'll have my own show at the Gateway Arts Council starting in mid June.  I'll have specific dates and a reception time soon.  The painting above is just one of many that will be included.  I better get back to work because I've got a gallery to fill.

The Gateway Arts Council - Sidney, OH

Paint, Print, Share, Repeat

Latest commission in the studio.

Since my last post I've been a busy bee in the studio.  For the most part I've just been playing catch up with shows, events and commissions like the one above.  I'd like to be able to share a little more about a new series of paintings but I have to keep the wraps on this project until I can view the entire body of work.  Please stay tuned.

In other news, I had the pleasure of meeting a very talented artist, by the name of Sarah Hout, at a Worthington Area Art League meeting.  Recently she was accepted to the Easton Art Affair.  She's currently working on raising some money for fee and production supplies by selling matted prints of the three paintings below.  For purchase information please feel free to contact her directly via facebook or click here to email her.

"Teal Fishy", "Glory" and "Pink Fishy" available in 8x10" or 11x14"

Seeing Red Dots

"Michelle's Coast" - 14 x 18" - oil

Sold

The painting above was the result of the second painting demonstration that I gave while teaching my workshop in Millwood, VA.  During my stay in Millwood I had just enough downtime to drive to Fredericksburg, VA to pick up the remaining pieces from my solo show titled "On the Way".  The response to the show was incredible and I came away with a few red dots and several new friends.   

Flat Steven Goes to Millwood

Day 1 Demo - "Trusting Tree" - 16 x 20" - oil

Sold

So ends my painting workshop in Millwood, VA.  What a busy three days but well worth the trip!  It takes a special group of people to willingly put up with me for three straight days.  I would like to thank Snow Fielding and all of the delightful ladies who stuck with me for the workshop.  From the feedback that I got it sounds like I made a significant impact.  For now it's time to get back home but you can catch me back in Millwood, VA on May13th for my Art at the Mill Demo.

Flat Stanley Goes to Millwood

What trip to Virginia would be complete without a few pitstops.  My lovely niece Gabrielle charmed/conned me into her flat stanley project.  I'm sure that my participation and cooperation has secured me a lifetime supply of hugs.  

So Many Women...So Little Time.

"Creek Down" - 10 x 11" - oil

Last week I had the pleasure of giving a brief talk and demonstration to a delightful group of talented female artists called the Collage of Women Artists.  I took some time to tell my story (the PG version) followed by a painting demonstration.  Lately I've been asked to speak to a lot of local art groups and honestly it's baffling.  I don't find myself to be all that interesting and the few people that really know me find me to be extremely uninteresting.  I guess it's all relative.  Fortunately I was able to stop gabbing on about myself long enough to paint the piece above.

I Dare You!

"Rock Steady" - 11 x 14" - oil

This is the last of two paintings that I worked on during my painting demonstration day at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts in Fredericksburg, VA.  This painting was a little bit more daring for a demonstration and the time that I had left but what's life without a little daring.  

If you're in the Fredericksburg, VA area stop by to see my show.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

When the Heat is On.

"A Path of its Own"

The painting above was the first of the two paintings that I worked on for my painting demonstration day at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts in Fredericksburg, VA.  Demonstrations are both fun and nerve wracking.  There's the excitement of painting in front of a crowd but the other side of that is the pressure.  A room full of eyes watching every brushstroke you make.  They sit and watch while wondering "why did he just do that?" or "how is this going to turn out?"  Without some preparation and a lot of confidence you can quickly find yourself back pedaling out of an embarrassing situation.  Fortunately I've been embarrassing myself for years.

If you're in the Fredericksburg, VA area stop by to see my show.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Working it Out at the FCCA

"The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts"

This past week I finished teaching my first two day painting workshop at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA).  I can't say enough about the students that I had.  They had so much energy and such an eagerness to learn.  The most impressive part of this experience was their willingness to trust me and take chances outside of their normal process.    The workshop was a success but could not have been made possible without the help of Carrol Morgan (FCCA curator) and the FCCA staff.  

  

"Prepping for a class demo."

"The class at work."

I'm Here!

"Up the Creek" - 24 x 24" - oil

Here we go!  Tonight's the opening night for my show at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In addition to the show, I will also be giving a painting demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am.  To purchase the painting above or for more information please contact the FCCA (540) 373-5646  or feel free to email me directly.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

Opening reception with artist: Friday, March 2nd, 2012  -  6pm to 8:30 pm

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1 - On the Way

"Passersby" - 24 x 36" - oil

1 more day to go until my show at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In addition to the show, I will also be giving a painting demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am.  To purchase the painting above or for more information please contact the FCCA (540) 373-5646  or feel free to email me directly.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

Opening reception with artist: Friday, March 2nd, 2012  -  6pm to 8:30 pm

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

2 - On the Way

"Reflections" - 18 x 24" - oil

2 more days to go until my show at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In addition to the show, I will also be giving a painting demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am.  To purchase the painting above or for more information please contact the FCCA (540) 373-5646  or feel free to email me directly.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

Opening reception with artist: Friday, March 2nd, 2012  -  6pm to 8:30 pm

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

3 - On the Way

"Snow Trails" - 11 x 14" - oil

3 more days to go until my show at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In addition to the show, I will also be giving a painting demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am.  To purchase the painting above or for more information please contact the FCCA (540) 373-5646  or feel free to email me directly.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

Opening reception with artist: Friday, March 2nd, 2012  -  6pm to 8:30 pm

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

4 - On the Way

"The Sun is Shining" - 24 x 36" - oil

4 more days to go until my show at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In addition to the show, I will also be giving a painting demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 am.  To purchase the painting above or for more information please contact the FCCA (540) 373-5646  or feel free to email me directly.

"On the Way" new works by Steven S. Walker

Opening reception with artist: Friday, March 2nd, 2012  -  6pm to 8:30 pm

March 2 - 31, 2012

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401