Stephen Lucas - Artist
"There are in our lives moments of indescribable emotion, words fail us many times, this vision beyond the describable is the realm of non-representational art.”
Alexander Liberman
It is not my thing to abstract the world around me. My challenge is to capture the “essence of life”, the unseen, without using words or identifiable objects. Because of my creative process, I believe when a person is moved by my paintings, it is a "purely spiritual" experience, a communion, between the viewer and the painting, and on a deeper level, myself.
Being a fine art painter is a rewarding journey. I devote much of each day to my art and advancing my career, but equally important to me is being an inspirational and influential contemporary fine artist. I studied at McCrady Fine Art School in New Orleans, Louisiana; Ventura College School of Fine Art in Ventura, California, and later apprenticed with painter, teacher and theoretician, Wesley E. Johnson. During that time my focus turned to abstraction and it was then that my true artistic vision opened up and took flight.
In 1998, a new dimension was added to my career portfolio when major motion picture studios and national television networks brought my art to film! As well, with hundreds of collectors from around the world, my audience is rapidly growing in an international market.
Sean Penn; Season 8, Episode7, NBC Friends (sitcom)
Art in Film
NBC's, 'Will & Grace'
Warner Bros., 'Showtime' with Robert DeNiro & Eddie Murphy
ABC's, 'My Wife & Kids'
NBC's, 'Friends'
Miramax Films, 'Bounce', starring Ben Affleck & Gwyneth Paltrow
The Jamie Foxx Show'
ABC's Young and Hungry
Stephen Lucas welcomes you for "Paint Happens"
Exhibitions
2023 Group Show- Spring Show 2023 KSA
2022 Group Show - Art Kauai 2022 KSA
2022 Group Show – Paint Happens, Lihue, Kauai
2019 Group Show - Black Dog Gallery & Goods, Kilauea, Kauai
2018 Group Show Small Works BIG SHOW, Kauai Society of Artists
2018 Group Show Art Kauai 2018, Kauai Society of Artists
2018 Group Show- Membership Show, Kauai Society of Artists
2018 Group Show Schaefer Portrait Challenge Maui Arts & Cultural Center
2017 Group Show-Small Works BIG SHOW, Kauai Society of Artists
2017 Group Show-Membership Show, Kauai Society of Artists
2016 Group Show-Art Kauai 2016, Kauai Society of Artists
2016 Group Show-Membership Show, Kauai Society of Artists
2015 Group Show-Small Works BIG SHOW, Kauai Society of Artists
2005 One Man Show-Legends Wine Cellars, Irvine California
2005 Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
2004 One Man Show--John Charles Designs Showroom/High Point, N. Carolina
Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
2003 Group Show--ME Gallery/San Francisco, California
Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
Group Show--Martin Eng Gallery/San Francisco, California
2002 Group Show-Central Avenue Jazz Renaissance/ Los Angeles, California
Group Show--Celebrity Center/ Hollywood, California
Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
2000 One Man Show-Stanczyk Gallery/Palm Springs, California
Group Show-Stanczyk Gallery/Palm Springs, California
One Man Show-Art encounter/Las Vegas, Nevada
Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
1999 One Man Show-Paramount Studios, Hollywood, California
Group Show-Art encounter/Las Vegas, Nevada
Group Show--Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
1998 Group Show-Carrara Galleries/Las Vegas, Nevada
One Man Show Art center Palisades/Pacific Palisades, CA
Group Show-Art Pic/North Hollywood, California
1997 One Man Show Gardens at Palisades/Pacific Palisades, CA
One Man Show-The Hungry Mind/Manhattan Beach, CA
'Illuminatus' lights up Time Square, NYC (c2007)
Corporate Collections on Permanent Display:
Bender/Helper Impact
Los Angeles, California
Prima Hotel
Elat, Israel
Leathermarket Joint Management Board
London, England
NBC Television Studios
Burbank, California
Sinai Temple
Westwood, California
John Charles Designs
Buena Park, California
Joie de Vivre Hotels
Hotel del Sol
San Francisco, California
Warner Brothers Studios
Burbank, California
Medi North America
Whitsett, North Carolina
idFX Designer Magazine- London, England
Publications
2006 The Daily Breeze Arts & Entertainment, Rave!- Torrance, CA.
2004 The Beach Reporter- Hermosa Beach, CA.
2002 Amarillo Style--Amarillo, Texas
2001 Period House Interior Design--London, England
Art Business News-- New York, NY
2000 Art Business News--New York, NY
idFX Designer Magazine- London, England
West Coast Artists-Seguro Productions, Media One T.V.
Interior Designer Magazine- London, England
Desert Art Scene Guide- Palm Springs, CA
KPSI- Radio show with Joey English, Palm Springs, CA
Mega Scene- Palm Springs, CA
Desert Sun- Palm Springs, CA
1999 The Las Vegas Review-Journal- Las Vegas, NV
1998 Palisadian Post- Pacific Palisades, CA
1997 Los Angeles Arts and Entertainment Magazine
Malibu Times- Malibu, CA
Lt. to Rt. Debra Lucas, Dyan Cannon, Stephen Lucas
Accolades
Dyan Cannon, Film Actor- "I found an artist who touches my heart... I found his work uplifting as well as inspirational... Stephen Lucas is an original."
Michael Nouri, Film Actor- “Stephen Lucas is one of the most prolific artists I've seen. His use of color and space are inspiring. I believe he has great purpose as an artist which he is prepared to achieve. His work is from the heart which is always an inspiration.”
Stephen, your art gives me joy each and every day, I still have a very emotional response to my pieces of your work. I think of you so often when admiring my amazing art work. These pieces are a true blessing in my life because they "speak" to me.
Mary S.
Lake Havasu, CA.
“Wanted to share with you that the moment I hung Stephen’s art in my home I screamed with joy! My brother thought I was a nut. Your work fills my soul.”
Kim R.S.P.
Florida.
Everyday we enjoy your artwork in our home. We have only been able to afford the prints, however we view them as our masterpieces. Our friends and family love them also. Thank you for the beauty you've brought into our home.
Lori & Matt H.
Redondo Beach, CA.
My home is filled with Stephen’s art so I'm constantly having beauty to look at. I love all my paintings especially our first that we bought at the marketplace. It was going to be a wedding present for a friend but I could not give it up.
Paula & Stuart K.
Ladera Ranch, CA.
Angie, my interior decorator just stopped by and loved my new paintings! Wow ........... Wow ........... she kept saying. Absolutely loved them, as do I. It is nice to wake up to those cheerful colors in the morning.
Chris W.
Malibu, CA.
I was very moved the first time I saw one of your paintings. Thank you for sharing your art, love, and soul with the world.
Judy S.
Your art provides me with a soothing and calming experience every day. I just wanted to let you know that you continue to inspire me.
Kierstan F.
Redondo Beach, CA.
We wanted to let you know we think of you every time we admire the many pieces we own. Thank you for sharing your talent with us Stephen. We really love your work and continue to appreciate it each and every day.
Sandy & Rick L.
Danville, CA.
Contact Stephen Lucas : info@stephenlucas.com
