About me

Hi! My name is Stephen Lursen, and I'm an artist, instructor, husband and father. I received my Masters of Fine Art in Painting from Winthrop University in May of 2012. Before that I graduated with my B.A. in Painting from UNC Charlotte.

In 2023- 2024 my work was on display for a 6 month art show at the North Carolina Museum of Art. I recently had a solo show at UNC Charlotte where I enjoyed presenting my work in a series of artist talks in the gallery.

I fulfill numerous commissions each year and regularly discuss possibilities with collectors.

I am a full time Art Teacher at Lakeshore Middle School in Mooresville, NC. I enjoy teaching as it has changed the way I see art and the necessity of Art as a tool for communicating and expressing beauty. In the face of so many suffering emotionally, art provides a process to turn ones attention away from the self-centered nagging-negativity toward the beauty of God's creation. With it, a breath of fresh air.

As an artist, I work to produce art that demonstrates the power of light, to bring joy to the viewer. I paint worlds that uplift the viewer and turn their attention to light, family, adventure, wildlife, and hopefully their own positive imagination. I steer clear of negativity and shock art as I work to make the world a more beautiful place. The media in general pollutes our minds enough already and I work to clear away the fog of doom and gloom.

Since I began selling my work in 2006, it is my life's goal to continue working in my career as a painter, building relationships with collectors, galleries, and museums, to build value through my art.

On my website you will find:

• Fine Art Originals for sale - prices, descriptions, images, etc.
• Downloadable art PDF files for sale allowing you to print on demand
• My blog titled: Stephen Lursen Art featuring multiple free tutorials 
• My contact information
• Social links (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram,)

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Happy Painting!

Stephen