Stephen Emms
Biography
Welcome to the Art Gallery of Stephen Emms - I live in Thunder Bay, Northwestern Ontario, Canada. I am a watercolour/acrylic artist and photographer. My subject matter is really not limited, but reflects the beauty of the natural world we live in. I have worked my entire life in the outdoors as a Conservation Officer, often in remote locations, which has contributed to my understanding of the natural world. I love to spend my days out in the world capturing everything living or not in the natural world. Art and photography for me, is both relaxing and exhilarating and every picture is moment of wonder. I am fortunate to live where I do with access to Lake Superior and the wilderness of Northwestern Ontario. In my opinion Lake Superior with it's vastness, untouched beauty, history, weather and dangers make it one of the greatest places in the world. Thank you for spending your time viewing my artwork and please comment or like any of my work you particularly enjoy.
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Style and Subject
A realistic style, with influence of the Canadian Group of Seven and Tom Thompson.
Primarily Canadian landscapes and the environment, particularly of Northwestern Ontario, and Lake Superior.
Custom Paintings
You can have your favorite location painted for you. This is a painting of a the shipwreck Pesuta on a remote beach of Haida Gwaii. Custom painting done for the individual photographing the wreck.
Commissioned Artwork
Evening Chairs
I will do custom artwork, price is reflective of the size and complexities of the subject.
All you need to do is supply a good photograph of the subject you desired to be painted. Once this is done we will communicate to decide the size and pricing of the original artwork.
Commissioned artwork is a interpretation of the image artistically, it is not intended to be an “exact copy” of the image. That is what a photograph is for. The painting will be a reflection of my artist style, like the above painting done for a couple of a favorite spot. You will forever have a unique piece of art with a personal meaning for you and others to enjoy.
The Painting
A couple walking in solitude on a remote beach, Lake Superior. Art that means something to you.
The Photograph
The painting will not be an exact duplication, it is an interpretation that will depict the scene and the subject in watercolor.
Events and News
Quetico Provincial Park Artist in Residence
August 17-28 2022
Simcoe Hospice Fund
Auctioned painting for fundraising at the center.
Painting Awards
Thunder Bay Art Gallery Selections
Cards and Prints
Available on request for all images on website, all you have to do is contact me.
Every Painting has a Story
Commissioned Artwork
Commissioned Artwork
Commissioned Artwork
This is a watercolor painting of a Aboriginal spearhead found in Quetico Provincial Park, Northwestern Ontario. The park commissioned a number of paintings for their interpretative program. These paintings are now on display throughout the park. Prints and cards are available on this website.
Personal Meaning
Commissioned Artwork
Commissioned Artwork
Prince of Wales public school was built in 1876 in Barrie Ontario Canada. It was closed in 2011 and the property sold in 2016. This small school had special meaning and memories to many. This painting was done for one of those people.
Comments
Commissioned Artwork
Landscapes
- " Lake Superior rocks are fabulous. Wanted to bring one home from vacation . No room on the motorcycle! Lol. Your painting is beautiful! "
- "All very beautiful Steve. "
- " Oh my gosh! You have a fantastic eye! "
Landscapes
Landscapes
Landscapes
Warrior Hill, Lac La Croix. Quetico Provincial Park is a large granite rock hill rising over 300 meters from the shoreline of Lac la Croix. History says that Ojibwa used the hill for many purposes such as a lookout for enemies such as the Dakotas, and testing for young men. To test their worth Ojibwa warriors would run up to the top of the hill to retrieve an item and then back down, the first to dive into the lake would win the contest. This site was also used by the Ojibwa for vision quests. The left side are some canoeists that give perspective of the size of this rock.
Galleries
Landscapes
Galleries
Galleries showing and selling my Artwork
- Atikokan Pictograph Gallery
- Lighthouse Gallery, Terrace Bay
Questions
Landscapes
Galleries
Yes you can have a painting done from your favorite picture.
This painting was done to celebrate the 125 years of natural resources enforcement by Ontario Conservation Officers.
Commissioned Quetico Provincial Park Paintings
Price
Prints & Cards
Prints can be purchased on the websites displayed, however if you would like to purchase prints from me directly you can do so by contacting me. All prints are done on archival paper. Prints are available for all artwork displayed. Shipping costs are not included.
Sizes Matted
8 x 10 = $20.00
11 x 14 = $30.00
16 x 20 = $60.00
Custom order for larger prints.
Cards
$5.00 each or 5 for $20.00
Greeting cards of your favorite paintings are available. This includes conservation card paper and envelope in a sealed bag.