Small Measure Woodblock Series
01/12/2023
Overview of Series
The images that Steve paints and repurposes, using old wood, are all paintings within paintings. In this series, Steve breaks his paintings down, not only in stature, but by focusing on one element and draws sole attention to it as he creates a new story. These Small Measure pieces have isolated a key aspect of a previous composition and present it as the primary subject. As with all his work, the connection between the frame and the interior is unified through the use of tone, value and texture.
Solitude SOLD
Framed 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches deep. Painting of subjects reading letters is one of Steve's favorites, and this one is no different. A lone woman, whose main focus is on a letter she has received, is surrounded by a thick and vibrant forest that seems to envelop her like a warm hug.
Under the Stone Bridge SOLD
9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inch deep "Under the Stone Bridge" is a playful painting exploring the many joys of winter. The building of a snowman is a timeless activity and the enjoyment involved is equally pleasant.
Icy Play SOLD
Framed 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches deep. Children at play in winter is a common theme of Steve's paintings. He enjoys placing eager participants in engaging settings that foster their sense of adventure. Playing on a boat soldily captured in ice, is central stage, with many other activities surrounding it.
Sleigh Ride SOLD
Framed 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches deep. A father is taking his children out to explore the beauty of nature with a winter walk through the snow covered hills. This inviting setting has a simple pallet of cool blues and greens mixed with a rich atmosphere of calmness.
The Labourers
Framed 6 1/2 x 9 x 1 1/8 inches deep. The harvesters are working together to bring in the yield of their efforts. The end of summer is approaching and with it, the changing of colours. The fall colour pallet is one of Steve's favorites, as evidenced in his large format creations right on through to these simple studies.
Fields of Ochre SOLD
Framed 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches deep. The title says it all, The Ochre, where yellow fields are abundant with activity. The harvest is here and everyone is doing their part.
Skating Party SOLD
Framed 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches deep. Learning to skate can be quite the task. What better way to learn than on a beautiful pond with a few friends helping out. This, along with being surrounded by winters beauty.
Frozen Pathway SOLD
Framed 6 1/2 x 9 x 1 1/8 inches deep. Getting from one point to another, it is said, is faster when going in a straight line. It can be, unless that path is frozen and meanders through the meadow, like the one these two are on. They slowly skate their way to their destination, all while enjoying each others company and the views.
A Time to Dance
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. A mother watches her daughter dance and laugh as she sways to the warm tones made by the lute she is playing. It's a playful study based off of many of Steve's paintings.
A Warm Winter SOLD
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. The snow is at that stage where making a snowman is at its optimum, and these children are making the best of their time away from their chores.
Ice Dance
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. A young couple are alone on a frozen pond. Skating is new to both of them so the dance is more a supportive activity, but neither minds too much. learning is more fun together.
Under the Great Oak
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. Under the shade of the great Oak is where a young lady has decided, is the perfect spot to get lost in a story.
Warmth
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. Warmth is all about the enjoyment one receives from partaking in the little things and how these can be the most rewarding.
Simplicity
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. The charm and enjoyment of the swing in summer is one of the best parts of being young, it also holds so much comfort to those older as well.
A Calm Day
Framed 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches deep. This little study has been used in many of Steve's landscapes. It's warmth, quietness and stillness are emotions common to his work and he is constantly trying to present as well as emulate them.
