Biography
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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.
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History
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| 2004 |
Tidwell's Art Gallery (Charleston, SC)
Current, Featured Artist
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| 2002 |
A.T. Hun Gallery (Savannah, GA)
Current Artist
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| 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.
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| 1996 |
Beaches Fine Arts Guild Judges' Choice (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
First Place
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| 1995 |
Beaches Fine Arts Guild Show (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
First Place
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| 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
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| 1993 |
Springfield Jazz Art Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
Second Place, 2D Art
JCVA Gallery 88 (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
Arts Mania (Jacksonville, FL)
Selected Participant
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| 1992 |
Five Points Art Show: A City of Expression (Jacksonville, FL)
Promoter/Participant
Collector's Showcase Gallery (Jacksonville, FL)
Paintings displayed
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| 1991 |
Murray Hill Theater (Jacksonville, FL)
Paintings displayed
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| 1989-1994 |
Riverside Art/Music Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
Selected Participant
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| 1988 |
Selected to paint family portrait for Mayor Tommy Hazouri
(Jacksonville, FL)
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| 1987 |
Murray Hill Art Center (Jacksonville, FL)
Taught oil painting
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| 1985-1987 |
Jacksonville Art Museum (Jacksonville, FL)
Attended drawing/painting classes
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| 1983-1984 |
FCCJ (Jacksonville, FL)
Received art instruction
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| 1983-2002 |
Artistic Signs (Jacksonville, FL)
Founder/Owner
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| 1981-1982 |
BC Signs (Jacksonville, FL)
Sign painter/designer
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| 1978-1980 |
Anastasia Advertising Art (St. Augustine, FL)
Painted/installed signs
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| 1975-1978 |
Paradise Leather (Jacksonville, Fl and St. Augustine, FL)
Owner/Shoemaker
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| 1973-1974 |
Bill's Leather Boutique (Jacksonville, FL)
Leathersmith/Craftsman/Artist
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| 1972 |
Paradise Leather (Ocean City, MD)
Owner/Shoemaker
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| 1969-1972 |
Creation Leather (Baltimore, MD)
Owner
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| 1968 |
Sunshine Candles (Baltimore, MD)
Co-owner, Candlemaker, Leather Artist
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