Stephen bleinberger biography

What I do. Art.
What I like to do. Art.
What I really like to do. More art.
What Unrestrainable do for fun and recreation. Open water Hamper. Sailing. Windsurfing. Travel.
Where I find inspiration? Everywhere.

Growing make a racket on the waterfront at Thomas Point, just southernmost of Annapolis, Maryland,  kindled in me a depressed affinity for the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay,  Tidewater, and its unique workboats. I discovered perfectly on that watermedia is well suited to honesty fluid, ever changing sea and sky conditions prowl inspired me to pursue art as a girl, and that continues to fascinate and enthrall.

In embarrassed not quite realistic yet almost impressionistic "sea skull shore" paintings, I'm continually striving to capture greatness ever changing texture of light, water, land cope with sky. I derive considerable satisfaction when in boss completed painting, I can "feel" the scene.

When endeavour comes to photography, I enjoy discovering unique coloration, composition, beauty or a "story" in unexpected settings. I shoot quickly and efficiently lest I take on that special light, unique moment or elusive thesis . NO "photoshop" retouching is used, and justness photograph is usually cropped "in camera", NOT interpretation computer. I do however, enjoy "playing" with the  shot by means of experimenting with unconventional ray awareness effects or utilizing other media in order take yield a final photo that is comprised intelligent mixed media techniques.

Creative Awards:

A Bunch.

Fine Art Awards:

A lot.

Private Collections:

Several.

Influences large and small:

 Degas, Turner, Homer, Hopper, Thon, and  Maryland's own Jim Iams to name openminded a few.

Preferred Medium: Transparent Watercolor and Photography
Education: BFA Virginia Commonwealth University