Mike Stidham is best known for his dramatic oils of fish in their natural environment. It is true that an artist expresses best that for which he has a passion and familiarity. It follows then that... Read full biography
Mike Stidham is best known for his dramatic oils of fish in their natural environment. It is true that an artist expresses best that for which he has a passion and familiarity. It follows then that many of Mike's works are connected to the outdoors and the world of fishing. The real essence of... Read full biography
Mike Stidham is best known for his dramatic oils of fish in their natural environment. It is true that an artist expresses best that for which he has a passion and familiarity. It follows then that many of Mike's works are connected to the outdoors and the world of fishing. The real essence of Mike's work is his use of light and Mike paints extensively outdoors on location to accurately capture the true nature of his subjects. His works are painted loosely, creating images that succeed on their... Read full biography
Mike Stidham is best known for his dramatic oils of fish in their natural environment. It is true that an artist expresses best that for which he has a passion and familiarity. It follows then that many of Mike's works are connected to the outdoors and the world of fishing. The real essence of Mike's work is his use of light and Mike paints extensively outdoors on location to accurately capture the true nature of his subjects. His works are painted loosely, creating images that succeed on their total artistic merit, rather than just routinely painting every scale, leaf & feather. His paintings have been featured in publications such as Fly Fisherman, Rod & Reel, Outdoor Life and Trout, and he designed the 1992 Texas Saltwater Gamefish... Read full biography
Mike Stidham is best known for his dramatic oils of fish in their natural environment. It is true that an artist expresses best that for which he has a passion and familiarity. It follows then that many of Mike's works are connected to the outdoors and the world of fishing. The real essence of Mike's work is his use of light and Mike paints extensively outdoors on location to accurately capture the true nature of his subjects. His works are painted loosely, creating images that succeed on their total artistic merit, rather than just routinely painting every scale, leaf & feather. His paintings have been featured in publications such as Fly Fisherman, Rod & Reel, Outdoor Life and Trout, and he designed the 1992 Texas Saltwater Gamefish Stamp. Additionally, Mike is one of few artists who has also worked in other media, such as hand-colored etchings and original... Read full biography
Mike Stidham - Artist Info
About Mike Stidham: Books
Books & Publications (3)
Publications based on askART research. List may not be comprehensive.
The Fine Art of Angling: Ten Modern Masters
2007
Inman, D.K.
216 pages (color)
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
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