Steve Hanks
Initially, his works were pencil drawings and oil paintings but an allergic reaction such forced him to experiment with watercolors. Using techniques learned from its other media led him to create the finished watercolor paintings.
Hanks calls his style ‘emotional realism’. He often leaves the faces of his figures obscured or turned away, not only to leave the face to the imagination of the viewer but also to allow the entire figure to express the emotion. Backlighting is also a signature element of his style
His marriage to Laura and the arrival of three children provided new inspiration for the artist. Many lovingly rendered domestic scenes were added to the portfolio during those years.
Quote:
I would have been an artist even if I'd been something else; I just couldn't stop doing that. Young artists get caught up in the idea that you can only paint when you're 'inspired.' (Steve Hanks)
Initially, his works were pencil drawings and oil paintings but an allergic reaction such forced him to experiment with watercolors. Using techniques learned from its other media led him to create the finished watercolor paintings.
Hanks calls his style ‘emotional realism’. He often leaves the faces of his figures obscured or turned away, not only to leave the face to the imagination of the viewer but also to allow the entire figure to express the emotion. Backlighting is also a signature element of his style
His marriage to Laura and the arrival of three children provided new inspiration for the artist. Many lovingly rendered domestic scenes were added to the portfolio during those years.
Quote:
I would have been an artist even if I'd been something else; I just couldn't stop doing that. Young artists get caught up in the idea that you can only paint when you're 'inspired.' (Steve Hanks)