Stephen Lursen Art

I just finished a new project and I would love to walk you through my steps to the final painting. I started off with a blank, new, primed, white, 8"x10" canvas.  I looked for a scrapbook paper that I really liked for an easy background.  Once I found the right scrapbook paper for me, I collaged it onto the canvas and cut away the excess paper. Next step was to print off a predetermined photograph on standard printer paper.  I turned the color photo to black and white so that I could determine for myself what the colors would be....

I just finished this painting! Its dimensions are 8" x 16" (x 2" deep) acrylic on canvas. I will be adding it to our line of options at the studio for private painting events and paint and pour events. I worked at Starbucks for 5 years from 2008 - 2013, so I know all about the need for a good cup of coffee.  Furthermore, I know how many of you out there know about that too! :) If you would like to have a painting like this in your kitchen or home then I already have the perfect online workshop...