ABOUT

 About The Artist

 

Steph Touhey

 

As an intuitive abstract painter, Steph's work is a dynamic exploration of the interplay between emotions and the fluidity of the creative process. She finds inspiration in the natural world and the ever-changing patterns and rhythms that surround us. She is fascinated by how certain shapes, marks and colour combinations make us feel. With a deep connection to the pursuit of being present in each moment, her artistic journey is an ongoing dialogue between the inner self and the canvas. Steph approaches each piece with an open mind and a willingness to surrender control, allowing the colours and shapes to take on a life of their own. Through this process, she seeks to capture the essence of a moment, an emotion, or a concept in its most authentic form. She invites viewers to immerse themselves in the sensations of the artwork and discover their own unique connections and interpretations.

For Steph, painting is a meditative experience, where she is immersed in the act of creation and can be fully present. Her mind quiets, and the outside world fades as her focus narrows onto the canvas before her. Colours are chosen instinctively, and shapes layer organically throughout the process of building beautiful and unique abstract paintings.

Steph is currently based in the Canadian city of Vancouver, on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Reach out by e-mail: contact@stephtouhey.ca