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Stephen is a New Zealand citizen and artist of some 27 years
experience, originally from the UK he has now made Christchurch his
home with his wife Sally, who he married some 31 years ago.
Stephen and Sally are animal lovers and have always kept
dogs, they are keen trampers. Other interests include restoring old
cars and motor cycles, sea kayaking (with their dog on board!), car
club runs, involvement in art groups, and generally being part of the
community.
Having studied the works of Rembrandt, Renoir and other
well-known Masters, Stephen has built his own distinctive style.
Exhibitions in UK include: Hatfield House, a historic
Royal palace near London. Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of
Marlborough - their gallery commissioned him for dozens of original
works and sold Stephen’s prints. The Mall Galleries London, where
Stephen was a prize winner of a major art competition. An exhibition in
Miami, which then toured the U.S., was the furthest his work had
travelled until coming to New Zealand.
Stephen had his own gallery in Dartmoor, Devon, before
moving to New Zealand.
Bourton on the Water, the Cotswolds, Dartmoor, Ben Nevis
and the Brecon Beacons were inspirational subjects.
Stephen’s limited edition prints have sold to all corners
of the world.
Stephen’s work is already selling well in NZ too, with
sales in Taranaki, Auckland and Christchurch to date.
New Zealand scenes demand large paintings, which fulfil
Stephen’s need for a challenge and have already led to some very
satisfying work. In New Zealand Stephen has been approached by TV ONE,
also Flat White magazine did an article on his Devonport piece, the
Waitemata Harbour. Stephen has been involved in two successful
exhibitions in the Auckland Region. In Christchurch he has exhibited at
Gallery O, The Arts Centre of Christchurch, in September 2006. The
exhibition named Evolution was well received. It included some of the
North Island works alongside the growing number of Canterbury scenes.
Several more exhibitions are planned for the Canterbury Region. Stephen
had a very successful exhibition, from his home based studio, in 2007
with the celebrating Selwyn guide.
Stephens work is also for hire to corporate buildings and
offices from www.mobileart.co.nz
You can also purchase Stephen artwork from Fisher Fine
Arts of Christchurch www.fishergalleries.co.nz | 
