STEVEN J WHITE
PAINTER
PAINTER
Steve is a contemporary, tonalist painter whose extraordinary artistic talent and unique blend of representational and impressionistic styles have earned him many awards and national recognition.
Gifted with a natural ability, Steve’s urge to paint became overwhelming in the late 1980's and he began to paint in watercolor. Almost from the beginning his watercolor paintings were show-worthy and were accepted into prominent shows on a national level. Awards followed, as did publications in books and magazines.
Around 2013 Steven felt the need to work in a more opaque medium and in a more representational, impressionistic style. He took some time off and studied impressionistic paintings and techniques. After extensive research on the Impressionists’ interpretation of color theory and experimenting with acrylics and oils, he now has ultimately embraced oils and is enjoying a rebirth and a fresh look at nature. Watercolors will always remain a special part of his creativity and he will continue to work in that medium.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a self-taught artist. My paintings are primarily landscapes done in oil or transparent watercolor. I have always been emotionally drawn to render scenes and events where I live. My attachment to the outdoors motivates me to record scenes on paper as a way to preserve what I see disappearing. I feel that an artist should not be afraid to venture outside his comfort zone and explore new water. I believe in doing so can only improve his artistic ability. Before an artist can paint he needs to learn how to see! An artist’s gift is his ability to see something special in an otherwise ordinary scene and with absence of elegance dares to repeat nature in all its intricate simplicity.
Associations
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Oil Painters Society of America
American Impressionist Society
Berks Art Alliance
Art Plus Gallery
Gifted with a natural ability, Steve’s urge to paint became overwhelming in the late 1980's and he began to paint in watercolor. Almost from the beginning his watercolor paintings were show-worthy and were accepted into prominent shows on a national level. Awards followed, as did publications in books and magazines.
Around 2013 Steven felt the need to work in a more opaque medium and in a more representational, impressionistic style. He took some time off and studied impressionistic paintings and techniques. After extensive research on the Impressionists’ interpretation of color theory and experimenting with acrylics and oils, he now has ultimately embraced oils and is enjoying a rebirth and a fresh look at nature. Watercolors will always remain a special part of his creativity and he will continue to work in that medium.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a self-taught artist. My paintings are primarily landscapes done in oil or transparent watercolor. I have always been emotionally drawn to render scenes and events where I live. My attachment to the outdoors motivates me to record scenes on paper as a way to preserve what I see disappearing. I feel that an artist should not be afraid to venture outside his comfort zone and explore new water. I believe in doing so can only improve his artistic ability. Before an artist can paint he needs to learn how to see! An artist’s gift is his ability to see something special in an otherwise ordinary scene and with absence of elegance dares to repeat nature in all its intricate simplicity.
Associations
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Oil Painters Society of America
American Impressionist Society
Berks Art Alliance
Art Plus Gallery
