A native of the Pacific Northwest, Stephen Bergstrom began his formal art education at the Art Institute of Seattle, where he graduated with a degree in Art. Bergstrom was introduced to art at an early age by his grandfather, a painter, writer, and engineer. As a student, several artists influenced Bergstrom's work, especially Swedish painter Anders Zorn for his vivid depictions of water and accuracy of the portrait. Rembrandt's evocative light and dark shadows showed Stephen the drama he could capture.
His education led him to work as an illustrator for magazines and newspapers, and to storyboarding TV commercials, working as a creative consultant on the set alongside the directors. Between projects he was either at the easel or plein-air painting. Eventually painting became his primary focus.
Stephen Bergstrom's artwork has been shown both locally and nationally since 1989. He won "Best of Show" at the 1985 Washington State Regional Art Show, the first of many such honors. His original oils and limited edition prints have found their way into collector's homes around the world
Education: Art Institute of Seattle
Selected Exhibitions:
“By The Sea” 2007 Gibson Gallery, Carmel, CA
“Group Exhibition” May, 2006 Proud Fox Gallery Geneva, IL
“Art on Melrose” April 5th 2005 Larry Smith Fine Art, Hollywood, CA
“Seattle Fine Art” 2004, Kenneth Beam Gallery, Seattle WA
“Solo Exhibition”, July 10th, 2003 Gibson Galleries, Carmel, CA
Painting Demonstration in Gallery.
“Portland Emerging Artist” 2003, Zado Gallery Portland, OR
Painting Demonstration in Gallery.
“Inspiration” June 3rd 2003 Reflections Gallery, San Juan Capistrano, CA
“Group Exhibition” Bel Air Gallery Bournemouth, England
“Bougainvillea” September 2002, Lori Gallery Los Angeles, CA
“Art Collections” March 16th, 2002 Progressive art, Harwich, MA
“Group Exhibition” 2001 Collector Fine Art Gallery Kona, HI
“Group Exhibition”, November, 2001 Chasen Galleries, Richmond, VA
“On Location” 2001, Coast Gallery, Luguna Beach, CA
“Art in The Valley” 2000, Kavanaugh Art Gallery Des Moines, Iowa
“Gardens of the World”, June 11th, 2000 Collectors Fine Art, Kauai, HI
“American Artist” 1999 Lotton Gallery Chicago, Il
“Pacific Grove”, October, 1999 Nash Gallery, Carmel, CA
Painting Demonstration at Gallery.
“Emerging Artist” 1998 Phoenix Art Group, Phoenix, AZ
“Beauty of Sanora” August 14th 1997 Wyland Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
“Group Exhibition” 1996 Gallery of the South West, Scottsdale, AZ
“Desert Artist” 1995 Alwun House Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
Awards:
“Boise Art Museum” Certificate of Recognition, 2007
“Art on the Green” Award of Distinction, 2006
“Northwest Painters", Showcase of Artist 2002
“Frye Art Museum“, Finalists in Landscape 1995
“Art Institute of Seattle” 1988 Competitions 2nd place in Life Drawing
“Washington State Regional Art Show” 1985, “Best of Show”
Teaching Experience:
“Plein Air Workshop“, Sauvie Island, OR April 2008
“Chang Mai, Thailand, Painting Demonstration
Four Seasons Hotel” October 2007
Bergstrom Atelier” Student and Professional Training
Portland, OR 2003-Present
“Florence, Italy Painting Demonstration“, October 2003
“International Interior Design Association”
Portland, OR Lecture 2003
“Art Expo New York” Painting Demonstration,
New York City, NY 2002
Bibliography:
KREM News Channel 4 Spokane WA, Interview 2008
Molly O’Brien, KVEW TV, Richland WA Interview 2008
Brooks Male “Art World News” New Art Stephen Bergstrom 2007
Ivana, Polyvore Magazine, Reviews "Le Des Bonniex" by Stephen Bergstrom
Amy Leibrock “Art Business News” Marco Fine Arts Signs Stephen Bergstrom 2002
Richard Daley “Robb Report” Meet Artist Stephen Bergstrom May 2000
Beth Crittenden “The Achiever Magazine” Cover Painting 1990
Collections:
Oakley, Lake Forest CA
Bent clothing, Phoenix AZ
Boeing Company, Seattle WA
Washington Mutual, Seattle WA
Intel, Santa Clara CA
Microsoft, Redmond WA
Starbucks, Seattle WA
United Chambers Insured Plans, Bellevue WA
The Paper Company, Seattle, WA
P.F. Industries Kirkland, WA
Fine Art Publishers:
Bellecci Gibson Publishing, Limited Edition Giclee 2003
Bentley Publishing Group, Lithography 2002 - Present
Marco Fine Arts, Limited Edition Giclee 2002
Collectors Editions, Limited Edition Giclee 1999
References:
Gayle Gibson, Gibson Galleries Carmel, CA
Julie Luke, Reflections Gallery, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Barry Davis, Progressive Art Originals, Harwich, Mass
