Untitled, 2000, 80cm X 50cm, mixed media acrylic with oil pastel and metallic plate

One of Stephen's later works. Part of a private collection in Shorpshire, England.

Tea Time II, 1994, 15cm X 7cm, etching

More from the Tea Time series.

Tea Time I, 1994, 15cm X 7cm, etching

This work, part of a large collection of etchings of the same subject, was made in Santa Rosa where Stephen was living and working in the late 1990's.

Sharing Our Secret, 1999, 40cm X 40 cm, mixed media etching and oil pastel and gold leaf



Untitled, 1999, 40cm X 40 cm, mixed media etching and oil pastel and gold leaf

These two pieces from the late 1990's are part of a series of large bright and colourful works that combine the qualities of the etchings with those of the much more expressive oil crayons.

The moth and the Moon, 1980's, 7cm X 10cm, etching

A fictional scene and a more atmospheric piece that came out of Stephen's early explorations and depictions of imaginary and more literary world. This goes beyond, but is still apart of the first series of etchings which drew from early experiences of Transcendental Meditation.
The piece is part of a private collection in Shorpshire, England and is much treasured.

Stephen Whittle on film

Stephen's art of etching had been captured several times on film throughout his career. The first in the series, filmed in Skelmersdale, England in 1990, is brought here (please also see the side bar).

website

Do visit our website at www.whittleetchings.com to see more etchings and watch the video of Stephen creating them. Laura did a great job of designing it and Darshan was the mastermind behind the programing.

Country Scenes Address Book

There are still some copies of Stephen's Country Scenes Address Book at alibris.com.
As written by their editor: In this address book, printed on 140gsm paper and with a real cloth spine, 22 of Stephen Whittle's etchings are reproduced in four-colour. Drawing on the British landscape for inspiration, his miniature etchings depict a range of country scenes, old thatched cottages, winding lanes framed by verdant hedgerows, at sunlit glades and cornfields dotted with poppies.

The Lock-Keeper's Cottage, 1980's, 18cm X 18cm, etching

From the same period as Winter Trees, this etching, titled The Lock-Keeper's Cottage was done after drawing inspiration from the fields of Cotswolds, England. It was this series of etchings which placed Stephen in the pastoral English tradition represented by the great Samuel Palmer, and later Robin Tanner, whom Stephen knew well and who gave him great encouragement.

Winter Trees, 1980's, 20cm X 15cm, etching
Stephen was concentrating on Winter's effect on nature.

Winter Walk, 1980's, 20cm X 15cm, etching

Bridle Path, 1981, 20cm X 15cm, etching

Bridle Path was inspired by the landscape in the Cotswolds, England where Stephen lived and worked in the early 80's. An area with outstanding beauty, Stephen drew much inspiration from it for many of his etchings.

For the poster we used a details from Scots Pines, one of Stephen's early etchings that was commissioned as part of a set by Christie's Contemporary Art, London.

Scots Pines, 1981, 20cm X 15cm, etching

Stephen's work was part of Fairfield Art Walk last year.
The exhibition was extremely successful - new comers and old friends were reintroduced to Stephen's art and several etchings were sold.

Welcome to Stephen Whittle Art

This space is our gallery where the family will be showcasing and selling Stephen Whittle's etchings, mixed media, drawings and fine art reproductions of his paintings. We will post information and images regularly so please come back and visit us from time to time.