Stephen's travels and studies around the world have heavily influenced his work. As well as attending the Ontario College of Art, Stephen studied the Art of a variety of cultures while working and traveling in Europe, Southeast Asia, India, China, Nepal, Japan, Central and South America. These cultures play an integral part in his work, from his use of colour to the ideas and concepts behind the work.

Working in both abstract and impressionistic styles, he strives to convey aspects of the beauty and spirituality he encountered. Impressionistically he works with objects and figures that have qualities of simplicity and timelessness. His abstract work portrays balances and harmonies of colour and form without carrying the associations of subject matter, leaving the viewer free to bring their own perceptions to the paintings.

Each piece is original, painted on acid free paper or canvas and framed in wooden hand crafted and hand painted original frames. His work has been widely shown and is represented in several corporate collections. Stephen presently lives and works in Cobourg, Ontario. He welcomes visitors to his studio and can be reached at (905) 377-8389.