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"Caught Up in the Moment" - 18 x 24" - oil

About a week ago I  participated in the McConnell Arts Center (MAC) "yART" show and sale.  The "yART" event is an art fair held on the lawn of the MAC in Worthington, Ohio and included several artists and area art leagues.  Like many artists, if I had the choice I'd never leave my studio but since I teach the oil painting class at the center it seemed like a good opportunity to draw up interest for my class.  It only made sense to make the best of my time and work on the painting above for an upcoming competition.  In addition to getting some work done I was able to see some familiar faces as well as meet some new folks from the area.  It wasn't far into the day when I found myself being interviewed for the community newspaper.  Maybe it wasn't a bad idea to leave the studio after all.

Special thanks to Jon Cook at the MAC and Candy Brooks of ThisWeek Community Newspaper.

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The Bus Stops Here

Earlier this year I started working on "Rosa's Bus" for Boyds Mills Press, the trade division of Highlights for Children, Inc.  It's not so much about Rosa Parks but the bus that hosted one of the most historic events in the civil rights movement.  This story, written by Jo S. Kittinger, takes you from the assembly line of bus #2857 to it's arrival at the Henry Ford Museum.  As of this month, Rosa's Bus is available at most retail bookstores.

"Falling #3" - 8 x 10" - oil

This is a demo that I painted for my "Oil painting landscapes" class at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington, OH.  Hope you enjoy.

A Little Bit Country...

"The Light in Your Eyes" - 24" x 36" - oil

Available at The Arts Company

It's time to go to another gallery opening. Destination...Nashville. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about going, but I'm far more nervous than anything. I can't remember a show opening that I was not nervous about. This is my first show with The Arts Company, so I'm hoping to make somewhat of a name for myself there. It helps that there was an article in today's Tennessean newspaper about me and the upcoming show titled, "Nashville Town & Country." If by some crazy chance you want to read this article click here. If that doesn't work, then click here...for the very same link. The opening is this Saturday, February 6th from 6-9pm at The Arts Company. If you know of anyone that's in Nashville tell them to stop by the gallery.

Picture Page

"Between Homes-an exhibition of works by Steven S. Walker (2009)"
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So after the opening of the "Between Homes" show my beautiful fiance presented me with a book of all of the pieces that were in the show. It was a great present and it actually made me blush a little. Now the book is available to the public for purchase. Enjoy!

Collect em' All

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It's October and the countdown to the big show can begin. Just when you thought that you've heard enough about my upcoming solo show...here's more. In stores now is the October issue of American Art Collector with a wonderful artist focus page highlighting my show at Glave Kocen Gallery in November. My hope is that this will create a buzz on the national level. As November approaches more pieces will be added to the website.

Go pick up your copy today...no...stop what you're doing...go NOW and take a friend!

Sobering Thoughts

"The James #5" - 30" x 40" - oil

Available at the Glave Kocen Gallery

The past week has been somewhat boring for me. I finished two paintings for the The Arts Company in Nashville. I also completed two Columbus based paintings to take to Art Access next week. Lastly, the painting above was delivered to Glave Kocen a few weeks ago. I should have the mentioned paintings posted in the next week or so. That's enough about me.

In more exciting news my better half and partner in crime, at Davis Walker Creative won a design contest for the Boat Sober New York poster below. The poster was created out of paper collage. Evelyn's design efforts are primarily geared towards designing for non profit organizations such as the Civil Rights Memorial Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and any other charitable cause. She's definitely the goody good of this tandem and it works. If you have time, go check out our efforts at http://www.daviswalkercreative.com/

An Old Artist who Lived in a Shoe

"In the Clear" - 5" x 7" - oil

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This past weekend I put aside an hour of time to work on my painting inventory. In the past all of the information about my paintings or their whereabouts was tucked away in the dusty part of my brain. Keeping all of that info in my head was like keeping up with a school full of kids single handily. As often as I paint I'm surprised at how long I've been able to keep up with all of these kids...I mean paintings.

Since I've been entering more shows and competitions, this spreadsheet thing seemed helpful. I'm certainly not a spreadsheet guy so for some assistance I hired/forced the services of Cindy, our local spreadsheet guru. Now I know where my paintings are, what's sold as well as how many pieces I've painted since last year (ridiculous). Hoorray for Spreadsheets!

For all of the Marywood alumni, checkout the back page of the recent alumni magazine before it finds it's way to the trash.

Citywide Domination

"The Drexel" - 16" x 20" - oil

Yesterday I made a quick stop by Art Access Gallery to drop off some Columbus cityscapes. Cityscapes? Don't worry I haven't given up painting dilapidated barns and run down tractors. These Columbus scenes were inspired by Columbus City Scene magazine, of which I will be the profiled artist in the March/April issue. It's all part of my diabolical plan to get the word out... "Steven Walker's in town" (followed by an evil laugh). This piece is my second attempt at painting the Drexel Theater. I posted the first attempt back in December.

If you've been following this blog, then you know that cityscapes aren't "my thing." My first attempts at painting city scenes were mediocre at best but that was also five years ago. I'm not saying that I've mastered the art of the cityscape but I feel more comfortable and confident in my overall painting abilities than I did five years ago...or even five days ago for that matter.

Stick the Landing!

About a month ago I was contacted out of the blue by the art publication Art Calendar. They informed me that I was selected as their ArtScuttlebutt.com Member of the Month. This news came right out of left field or is it right field...I can't remember. The end result was a one page article all about yours truly.

Fast forward to a couple of days ago. I was browsing (closer to loitering) in Barnes & Noble when I noticed that the new issue of Art Calendar was out and on the shelves. Well of course I scooped up all of the issues that they had and yelled "look at me" while doing back flips throughout the store.

If you want to read more about me than what I reveal through this blog, then I suggest you get to Barnes & Noble or somewhere that carries Art Calendar Magazine. The article was very well written considering how I blabbed on and on during the actual interview.

disclaimer: Steven Walker Studios is not responsible for any persons who may feel the need to perform back flips in any Barnes & Noble.