Retirement in 2018 afforded her the opportunity to turn once again to her true passion – painting. As of this writing, she has completed more than 30 pet portraits, over 15 home portraits, and 30 other commissioned works.

​

Artist’s Statement

I enjoy painting a range of subjects including pets, homes, landscapes, seascapes, and flowers. The variety of my work expresses what brings me joy. I try to infuse each painting with a sense of warmth and wonder.

 

With pet portraits, I study each animal and discuss with the client the different aspects of the animal’s personality; some dogs are strong, some happy-go-lucky, some dignified, some goofy, and some are just plain charming. I try and interpret those aspects on the canvas.

 

With the home portraits, I endeavor to infuse each home with life. I steer away from straightforward architectural renderings of a house that may be accurate but give no sense of the family and warmth within. Often my home portraits include children, dogs, or objects that define each home at a moment in time.

 

I have always been fascinated by sunlight streaming through a window, and how that light can transform and define an object. My final BFA portfolio included many variations on this theme. That fascination remains with me, all these years later.

 

Please review the Portfolio for examples of Stephanie’s commissioned works.