Stephen Sargeant

Artistic background

I am a self taught artist who has painted for many years with various exhibitions in London and the South East ,before moving to Hereford .I specialised in portraits ,wildlife and life
paintings and drawings before
moving on to abstract works .I have
had various commissions over the
years and provided tuition for aspiring
artists and students .I have a BA(hons)

Quote

As Picasso said "Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life "

Interests

My artistic interests are varied in terms of subject manner and medium .From acrylics, oils and watercolours to resins, stained glass and sculpture .Art has always been a form of communication for thousands of years .How human beings represent the world around them and indeed themselves. Whether this is in a realistic or abstract way or as a medium for exploring the unconscious. While I enjoy creating representational and realistic works ,whether these be portraits, life drawings ,figures or wildlife,I also enjoy the liberating effect of creating
abstract works ,where movement ,form and colour take precedence. For me the most important thing is not to convey my own idiosyncratic ideas or meanings ,but to allow the viewer to develop their own thoughts and emotions about my artworks .What they evoke or resonate within them on a personal level.For me that is paramount.