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Distilling memories into their essential forms.
he hopefulness of honest work and the simple pleasures it providesPuzzle like abstractions with layers of refinement and meticulous attention to detail. The theme of many of these paintings is gratitude, being present and appreciating the simple beauty that exists everywhere.
Process Notes:
Steacy begins by priming the hardwood painting surface and attaching a hanging wire to the back. After studying the reference image, she creates sample sketches on paper before drawing the design directly onto the prepared surface. Custom colors are then mixed to form a unique palette, carefully chosen to match the desired mood and tone of the piece. Throughout the painting process, Steacy balances color intensity, contrast, and spatial weight, using both intuition and precision to achieve a harmonious and fully resolved artwork.
Steacy’s flattened, fine-line effect is meticulously hand-crafted with great attention to detail.