Stephen Left

I began my journey into the world of professional painting in the year 2000 by attending an artist workshop in Montana. While at the workshop I was introduced to an impressionistic form of painting by the late Paco Young. Having been an illustrator, by profession, I painted in a very realistic style and this new style was exciting and magical. To paint dashes and strokes and arrange them in a way that makes a painting come alive from a distance was to me, true art. While attending other workshops through the years I was introduced to painting en plein-air (open air) which helped me to paint more impressionistic and gain a better feel for light, color and atmosphere. I have danced between the worlds of wildlife art and landscaping to expand my knowledge and abilities to continue to bring you visual pleasure.

I am a member of the Society of Animal Artists, a Signature Member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, and a member of Oil Painters of America . 2008 has been a good year for me with pieces selected into seven national shows; Salon International, OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition, SAA 48th Annual Exhibition (also chosen for the traveling exhibition), NOAPS Best of America Exhibition and NOAPS Signature Artist Exhibition, Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit and SAA Smallworks Show.

Stephen Left Tropical Blue and Gold Oil on linen 35" x 29"	Stephen Left Mangrove Glow Oil on linen 26" x 22"
Stephen Left Blue Mangrove Oil on linen 27" x 33"	Stephen Left Arrival Oil on linen 23" x 33"
Stephen Left Swashbuckler Acrylic 35" x 29"

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