STEPHEN KOURY Fine Art
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The Master at Work
The artistic visions of Stephen Koury engage the viewer to be swept away into his world, the world of nature. He uses vivid colors and creates fabulous textures in the creatures and habitats he depicts. Stephen moves you to where you want to be in nature, stimulating your senses. one can feel the breath, hear the call, and see the perfect imperfections that make life unique.
Writer Jim Barger has called Stephen, "One of the great naturalists of our time".
His Process
Koury's paintings begin with him immersing himself in the field, coming away with an excitement for his subject. Then on carefully prepared composition board, he lets his passion for the subject flow from him to the brush to the canvas, creating true dimension, light, and feelings. His medium of choice is creamy gouache mixed with a clear acrylic binder that creates permanency.
One of the “World's finest contemporary wildlife artists" ~U.S. Art Magazine
A Way of Life
After earning a masters' degree from the University of Wyoming he moved to Lakeland, Florida where he turned his underlying passion for painting into a way of life. He blossomed again and the paintings that followed were testaments to his reaching a new level of mastery of the art. Koury's works have since shown in numerous galleries, museums, and one-man-show exhibits around the globe.
“Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters and Their Work" ~ Portfolio Press, NY
Every one of Stephen's paintings is like a jewel. We actually consider them family heirlooms!
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Bird Art
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Flora and Fauna
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Original Paintings
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Art Prints
Wildlife Art by Stephen Koury
About the artist
The artistic visions of Stephen Koury engage the viewer to be swept away into his world, the world of nature. He uses vivid colors and creates fabulous textures in the creatures and habitats he depicts. Stephen moves you to where you want to be in nature, stimulating your senses. one can feel the breath, hear the call, and see the perfect imperfections that make life unique. Born in Holbrook, Arizona, Koury showed an innate ability for drawing and painting
Florida to coach baseball at Florida Southern College. He helped lead Florida Southern to a National Championship from the beginning. After completing a masters' degree from the University of Wyoming he moved to Lakeland, Title, then he turned his underlying passion for painting into a way of life. He blossomed again and the paintings that followed were testaments to his reaching a new level of mastery of the art. Koury's works have since shown in numer-
ous galleries, museums, and one-man-show exhibits around the globe. Stephen has led African and Central AmericanPhoto safaris, was named Florida's Ducks Unlimited Artist of the year three times, and authored his first book, the very successful "Painting Natures Little Creatures", for Northlight books. The book led to teaching workshops, the most recent of which was at the New York Botanical Gardens. Stephen's works can also be found in another book, "Wildlife Art; 60 Contemporary Masters and Their Work".
About the paintings
Koury's paintings begin with him immersing himself in the field, coming away with an excitement for his subject. Then on carefully prepared composition board, he lets his passion for the subject flow from him to the brush to the canvas, creating true dimension, light, and feelings. His medium of choice is creamy gouache mixed with a clear acrylic binder that creates permanency. The paint goes on smooth and can be used as a wash to create wonderful moods and beautiful light with crisp clear color or can be applied heavy for rich texture. Koury's paintings encompass the diversity of nature; they pay tribute to the flora and fauna he loves. Koury's art enjoys international acclaim through the numerous awards and tributes he has received. Writer Jim Barger has called Stephen, "One of the great naturalists of our time". US Art Magazine named him a "Star" and said, "his works are pushing the boundaries of wildlife art". The Southeastern Wildlife Expo says, "Stephen is on a rocketship to the top".
Accomplishents: National Quail Unlimited Artist, National Forestry Service Artist, 3x's Ducks Unlimited Florida Artist Of The Year, Juried into the Society of Animal Artists, National Featured Artist Plantation Wildlife Art Expo, Featured Milennium Artist Florida Wildlife Art Expo, Master Artist Southeastern Wildlife Expo Collector Safaris, Africa; Wildlife Art Magazine Cover, Collectors Edition; Florida Audubon Society Judge
Awards: 3x's Best In Show, Castle Rock, CO., 2x's Best In Painting, Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ., Best In Show, Englewood, FL, & Nederlands, CO., South Miami Poster Artist, Best In Painting, Manitou Springs, CO., & Evergreen, CO., Arts For the Parks National Top 100, Florida State Turkey Stamp, Peoples Choice Southern Wildlife Fest.
Collections: Ret. General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Andy Bean, Clint Eastwood, Kenny Rogers, Ted Turner Family
Exhibitions: Rainforest Exhibition, Air Gallery, London, Society Of Animal Artists, "Art and the Animal" National Museum Tours, One Man Show, Bok Tower Gardens, LakeWales, FL., Environmental Protection Agency, D.C.
- National Quail Unlimited Artist
- National Forestry Service Artist
- National Featured Artist for Florida Wildlife Art
- Exposition & Plantation Wildlife Art Show
- National Top 100 Arts for the Parks
- Named a Rising Star by US Art Magazine
- Three Time Florida Ducks Unlimited Artist
- Cover Artist, Collectors Edition Wildlife Art
- Magazine, Artifacts Magazine, Florida Cattleman Magazine
One of the “World's finest contemporary wildlife artists" ~U.S. Art Magazine
“Highly respected" practitioner of his art" ~ James Barger, Outdoor writer
“Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters and Their Work" ~ Portfolio Press, NY
Author of "Painting Nature's Little Creatures” ~ Northlight Books, NY