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By Robin B. Purnell
Special to the Rappahannock News
I had the pleasure to meet with Stephen Wagner at the gallery to discuss his current work on display. Although the subject matter is varied, from dramatic landscapes to detailed closeups of flowers, these meticulously worked paintings display a consistent style, color quality and dedication by the artist to do his very best.
This review is in the form of an interview to allow the artist to speak for himself and will, hopefully, add to the viewers experience.
Wagner’s work reflects his joy in the act of painting. He’s had a long and successful career as a top notch illustrator but his true paspion is for the paint. Here’s what he has to say.
RBP: Now I know that you started as an illustrator. How long have you been painting?
SW: Actually I first started with oil paint at 13, wasn’t successful, then drifted away from it, but I’ve always painted. I’ve taken it more Seriously in the last five years.
RBP: How many hours a week do you paint?
SW: At least 40. Painting and doing my illustrating work. Actually I’ve been switching back and forth for .some time. It’s a little confusing to go from airbrush to 'oil, painting is totally different. The airbrush is very [technical and tedious. You
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