From the artist:
"During my childhood I was drawn to photography, influenced by my father who saw the world through his camera. Like my dad, I began capturing life‘s moments through my own lens but there was always something missing. Although I have explored the arts since childhood, my work career consumed my time. Fortunately, early retirement allowed me to start this incredible journey of “what was missing” and I  started drawing and painting the world around me.

 

I tried different mediums but was always drawn to watercolor and started taking watercolor classes with wonderful masters who have become my mentors. To further enhance my artistry and curiosity, I sought out workshops abroad and participated in virtual and in- person classes with many renowned art instructors learning technique and various ways to sharpen my skill. It is the immediacy of this medium, the way the pigment granulates with water, and the control of the transparency that I adore. What folks say is the hardest medium, I find the opposite. My style is realism, using contrasting colors and bold composition rich with extensive detail. I am also inspired by the looser style watercolor that suggests a subject, while using less detail, yet still tells the story as you will see in my work.  My study of picturesque land and seascapes, beautiful architecture and tropical scenery are brought to life in my paintings. "

Stephanie has been the recipient of four first place awards for her work and has been featured in galleries across Long Island. A solo show of her work was exhibited at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts in Sayville. 

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