In Stephen’s Dreamline genré of work, he uses his vast knowledge of pigments in ancient paint making to depict the richness of the African landscape and its wildlife. His Dreamlines are painted using pigments and binders that he has sourced from the African soil. The Dreamlines collection reflect veils of imagery, combined with a narrative in the margins of the paintings to provoke reflection and insights of Africa in a captivating way.
Stephen’s fond memories of farm life in the Stormberg area of the Eastern Cape, birthed a passion in him to paint its landscapes and animals. He enjoys painting plein air studies as well as illustrating on canvas, the rolling hills and “big sky” landscapes he has photographed while on his travels around the country, in search of rock art sites. Through his experience of meticulous accuracy in documenting rock art, he is able to capture farmer’s prized livestock with similar accuracy in oils too, which creates a valuable record of stud animals for the owner
