Stephen T. Anglim
Acrylic painter, Stephen Anglim, splits his time between Long Island, NY and Jupiter, FL. Ever since his work was exhibited in Long Island’s: Best Young Artists, in 2016, Anglim has been meticulously developing his craft.
He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he studied marketing and studio art. In his time at school, Anglim found a mentor in Adjunct Professor and German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Hartmut Austen, who provided him with invaluable insights to the daily life of an artist.
Anglim’s work ranges from realism to expressionism. With an introspective nature, he uses painting as a tool to discover more about himself and the world around him. Upon college graduation, his interdisciplinary approach to painting earned him the first annual Mary Armstrong Award in Art, given to one student “who has developed an artistic practice of outstanding quality.”
Anglim’s recent paintings express his dual interest in tranquil beach scenes and energetic urban life.
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Artist Statement:
Since a young age, I’ve loved taking photos of everyday life. What begins as a spontaneous, in-the-moment activity often turns into hours of deliberation, where I enjoy deciding which photos work best as painting compositions. Taking these photos to canvas and infusing them with my own creative choices is invigorating. It allows me to transform fleeting moments and memories into permanent, tangible pieces.
Acrylics align well with my spurts of creativity—their quick drying time allows me to work with immediacy. This speed reflects how quickly life moves, with moments passing by, and my paintings serve as a way to hold onto them before they slip away.
In my work, I’ve developed two distinct styles: a traditional, realistic approach to tranquil coastal scenery and a more expressive, street-art-inspired technique for depicting energetic urban life. For now, I’m captivated by the contrast between these styles and settings, which echoes the dynamic nature of life as I live it—a balance of work and play, hustle and relaxation.