Paintings

A few of the paintings I've done outside of specific projects like Social Portraits.

A male Ruby-crowned Kinglet. These tiny, elusive birds are often found nestled on the inner branches of shrubs and small trees are a joy to see and hear. Here we have a male I spotted at Beaver Pond with it’s ruby-red crown peaking out, a rare sight.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Beaver pond by Mark Stephenson, oil on panel, 12x12in, 2024.

$1500 – Contact me if you are interested

I spotted a Great Blue Heron between the reeds at Beaver Pond. There was a light breeze and the water looked emerald green reflecting the lush green trees and reeds. The back lighting and reflections created this natural halo around the Heron, how could I resist, I snapped a photo and got to the studio.

Great Blue Heron between the reeds at Beaver pond by Mark Stephenson, oil on panel, 24x24in, 2024.

$2500 – Contact me if you are interested

A male Common Yellowthroat warbler that I met ona walk around Beaver Pond in Kanata. These are beautiful small songbirds with a bright yellow breastand olive colouring.

Common Yellowthroat at Beaver pond by Mark Stephenson, oil on panel, 12x12in, 2023. Framed in a custom white oak floater frame.

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A skateboard created for the Beyond the Pale All Hands on Deck 2023 fundraiser that supported Operation Come Home. I love this fundraiser; it gets a great artist turnout and sees 200+ boards each year. This board has a Great Blue Heron from Beaver Pond.

Great blue heron from Beaver Park by Mark Stephenson, acrylic on skateboard, 8x32in, 2023

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A skateboard created for the Beyond the Pale All Hands on Deck 2022 fundraiser for the Red Cross to help support those in Ukraine. I love this fundraiser; it gets a great artist turnout and sees 200+ boards each year. This board has a White-breasted Warbler that was a regular in my backyard.

White breasted warbler for Ukraine by Mark Stephenson, acrylic on skateboard, 8x32in, 2022.

A self portrait created during a time reflection and healing. Painting this portrait helped me find a positive path forward.

Windows of opportunity (self portrait) by Mark Stephenson, oil on canvas, 2015