Luke Steadman b. 1980

For Luke Steadman, a strong work of art is a result of an inspirational experience, one with long-lasting impressions. He has always been keenly aware of the world around him, and from these observations comes his inspiration. Attracted to everyday sensations or impressions that are often overlooked, Luke finds himself more responsive to the subtle beauty of things, the hours when there is tranquility of light, the moods evoked by atmospheric conditions, and the rhythms of nature. He believes lessons can be learned from nature and at any moment he can be captivated by a certain display of color, the effects of light, or a person’s gesture.

Viewers can seek refuge in the sanctuary of Luke Steadman’s art. His work is quiet and  contemplative, enveloped in atmosphere and mood. He interprets the beauty and serenity of  nature; forms of rest and solitude appeal to him, symbolic of quiet and repose. Steadman’s  paintings are reflective of his own temperament, which he imparts to the canvas, and the  picture becomes imbued with his poetic message. Many of his collectors say what great  pleasure and enjoyment they get from his work and that a person can’t help but “feel uplifted”  upon viewing one of his paintings.  

Attracted at an early age to the elements of design, Steadman did not pursue his natural  artistic aptitude until after high school. In 2001, he enrolled at the Ringling College of Art and  Design in Sarasota, Florida. Graduating with honors in 2005, he was the recipient of numerous  Ringling awards and two national awards. After graduation, he went on to study at the Florence  Academy of Art in Italy. 

Since 2003, Luke has been represented by some of Florida’s premier galleries and has had  showings in other prestigious galleries throughout the U.S. His paintings can be viewed in  museums as part of national traveling exhibitions, with many purchased for public and private  collections. Collectors have commissioned Luke to travel to favored locations and capture the  mood of the landscape with his style of painting. In addition to Luke’s talent for revealing the  beauty in nature, he is also an accomplished portrait artist, and is often commissioned to  depict the personality and likeness of individuals. 

Steadman is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists and an Associate  Member of Oil Painters of America. He currently resides in Vero Beach, Florida, with his wife  and two children.

Artist Statement 

“Art is the means by which I attempt to awake others to this world’s natural beauty. My  paintings are to be uplifting and a pleasure for the viewer to enjoy. I strive to impart the  emotions felt from my experiences onto the canvas in a manner that will invite the viewer to  share in the often tranquil and contemplative mood of the moment.” 

—Luke Steadman