Steven Townsend Biography Continued:

...recently a captivating study of a puma cub, Curiosity, who's prints were sold out long before the painting was complete. This has been followed by two portraits of wolves and an arresting image of a Polar Bear with her cubs in snow called Warmth of Nature.

Steven's other great love is birds. The hyper realistic nature of his paintings has also made him one of the countries most collectable painters of British Birds. Not satisfied with this he has recently added land and seascapes to his portfolio. This new venture has amazed and delighted established customers and captivated a whole new audience.

In August 2000 Steven took the plunge and for the first time opened his own gallery. The Townsend Gallery was designed by the artist himself to display more than seventy limited edition prints from throughout his career and is the only place where Steven Townsend original paintings can be viewed.

Steven paints in a converted garage at the family home, invariably accompanied by classical music, his favourites being Mahler and Chopin. When not painting he spends much of his time studying the work of many great painters. He particularly enjoys the work of Peder Monsted, Bruno Lilijorsand artists from the Newlyn School.

Steven has a strong Christian belief and his faith has provided the foundation to his dedication and talent. Many customers are unaware that hidden in each and every picture are the initials JTC (Jesus The Creator), affirming his belief. These initials are so well hidden that they can take many hours of fun or frustration to find.

Return to the Art of Steven Townsend