About the Artist

Video Interview With the Artist

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Biography

Steve Schuman is an unusual talent, using both oils and mixed media, Schuman paints in a unique style. It has been described as a combination of cubism, surrealism, and linear expressionism.

He likes to reflect his world and life through the medium of paint. A painting he says, "is a destruction and a reconstruction of an object or an idea into a new vision." Using an array of vibrant colors, bold shapes, and beautiful lines, Schuman creates a visual revelation of a spiritual truth.

With an inner light as a guide, the artist continues to find new ways of expressing his art.

Schuman believes life is too short in this world and we should always strive to love one another and follow our dreams. Life is a continuum and we more or less reap what we sow.

History

2008

Telfair Museum of Art (Savannah, GA)
Artful Table Event

Sandplay Therapists of America National Conference (Savannah, GA)
Selected artwork for magazine cover.
2007

Telfair Museum of Art (Savannah, GA)
Artful Tables Exhibit
2006

Animals in the Park Art Show (Savannah, GA)

Low Country Dog Magazine (Charleston, SC)
Artworks and Review
2004

Tidwell's Art Gallery (Charleston, SC)
Current, Featured Artist
2002

A.T. Hun Gallery (Savannah, GA)
Current Artist
1997-2002

Exhibited and sold original artworks in various indoor and outdoor shows winning numerous awards.

Sold works to a number of private collectors around the world.
1996

Beaches Fine Arts Guild Judges' Choice (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
First Place
1995

Beaches Fine Arts Guild Show (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
First Place
1994

Springfield Jazz Heritage Art Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
First Place, 2D Art

Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts Gallery 88
(Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
Paintings Featured in Various Shows, First Place
1993

Springfield Jazz Art Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
Second Place, 2D Art

JCVA Gallery 88 (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)

Arts Mania (Jacksonville, FL)
Selected Participant
1992

Five Points Art Show: A City of Expression (Jacksonville, FL)
Promoter/Participant

Collector's Showcase Gallery (Jacksonville, FL)
Paintings displayed
1991

Murray Hill Theater (Jacksonville, FL)
Paintings displayed
1989-1994

Riverside Art/Music Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
Selected Participant
1988

Selected to paint family portrait for Mayor Tommy Hazouri
(Jacksonville, FL)
1987

Murray Hill Art Center (Jacksonville, FL)
Taught oil painting
1985-1987

Jacksonville Art Museum (Jacksonville, FL)
Attended drawing/painting classes
1983-1984

FCCJ (Jacksonville, FL)
Received art instruction
1983-2002

Artistic Signs (Jacksonville, FL)
Founder/Owner
1981-1982

BC Signs (Jacksonville, FL)
Sign painter/designer
1978-1980

Anastasia Advertising Art (St. Augustine, FL)
Painted/installed signs
1975-1978

Paradise Leather (Jacksonville, Fl and St. Augustine, FL)
Owner/Shoemaker
1973-1974

Bill's Leather Boutique (Jacksonville, FL)
Leathersmith/Craftsman/Artist
1972

Paradise Leather (Ocean City, MD)
Owner/Shoemaker
1969-1972

Creation Leather (Baltimore, MD)
Owner
1968

Sunshine Candles (Baltimore, MD)
Co-owner, Candlemaker, Leather Artist