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| Our Lady of Lourdes by Stephen B. Whatley |
The Art of Stephen B. Whatley - Flickr.com
Commentary by Loci B. Lenar
Stephen B. Whatley is a remarkable and a multi-talented artist. His colorful artwork spans an array of topics from Christian Tributes, still-life, portraits to landscapes and cityscapes.
Stephen resides in the UK while his art is in many private collections throughout the world including the USA. His artwork has been featured in Time magazine, USA Today, The London Times newspaper, and his tribute to Elizabeth Taylor was featured on CNN.
Stephen's commissions include Buckingham Palace and a series of 30 paintings for Her Majesty's Tower of London to name just a few.
I recently ordered two collectible prints from the artist which arrived from the UK on Friday. The two signed prints include
Our Lady of Lourdes and
The Virgin Mary of Breezy Point, New York. The vibrant and multihued prints of Our Lady will add a colorful and uplifting presence to my home. The prints of Our Lady are quite stunning!
Stephen's new painting of
Saint Andrew is one of many brilliant portraits of saints that he has painted in recent years.
However, his beautiful cityscape of the
Avenue of the Americas, NYC, painted in January of 2013 is refreshing and puts
a colorful perspective on one of my favorite
cities! My wife, Teresa and I often visit New York City to see Broadway shows and
enjoy lunch or dinner at Carmine's on West
44th Street. The new pastel painting is reflective of the ambiance that Manhattan has to offer while visiting the city.
If your interested in original art or prints of Stephen B. Whatley, please visit his website and view his
Online Gallery.
The following new paintings and description is reprinted by permission from the artist:
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| Saint Andrew by Stephen B. Whatley |
The artist felt compelled to pay tribute to this apostle (see image on top) - sometimes
called the first friend of Jesus - with prayers and great compassion
for a dear friend, Andrew - a devout Catholic from Ireland - who has
been fighting throat cancer.
Painted on the Feast Day of St Andrew - November 30, 2012 ( also the
National Day of Scotland) - the artist viewed various historic images
of Saint Andrew that reveal him usually depicted in late middle age
often carrying the cross, upon which he was crucified. He was also
inspired by the statue of Saint Andrew in St Patrick's Cathedral, New
York City - which features strongly in the romantic Hollywood feature
film, Miracle In The Rain (US 1956).
St Andrew was known for his self-effacement and generosity and is
Patron Saint of fishermen, and rope makers.
Oil on canvas,
27 x 19.5in/ 68.6 x 50cm
www.stephenbwhatley.com
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| Avenue of the Americas, NYC by Stephen B. Whatley |
