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Ian Stephens was born in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] ’s [[Gippsland]] region and began [[drawing]] and [[painting]] at an early age. |
Ian Stephens was born in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] ’s [[Gippsland]] region and began [[drawing]] and [[painting]] at an early age. |
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Later, he relocated to [[Melbourne]] to study [[Fine Art]] and painting techniques. This was followed by extensive travelling of the world to study and broaden his technical knowledge. His first solo [[art exhibition]] was held at Young Originals Gallery, South Yarra . At the exhibition Ian discovered that some clients had queued for several hours prior to the opening, while others had travelled from interstate specifically to purchase his works. The exhibition sold out. He continued to hold one man exhibitions annually, all of which were extremely successful and most resulting in sell outs. Ian is among the minority of practising, professional artists whose income is derived entirely from the proceeds of their artworks. |
Later, he relocated to [[Melbourne]] to study [[Fine Art]] and painting techniques. This was followed by extensive travelling of the world to study and broaden his technical knowledge. His first solo [[art exhibition]] was held at Young Originals Gallery, South Yarra . At the exhibition Ian discovered that some clients had queued for several hours prior to the opening, while others had travelled from interstate specifically to purchase his works. The exhibition sold out. He continued to hold one man exhibitions annually, all of which were extremely successful and most resulting in sell outs. Ian is among the minority of practising, professional artists whose income is derived entirely from the proceeds of their artworks. |
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During his career Ian has travelled extensively throughout regional Australia. Ian made several extended visits to the area. He relocated to North Queensland where he continues to live and work. |
During his career Ian has travelled extensively throughout regional Australia. Ian made several extended visits to the area. He relocated to North Queensland where he continues to live and work. |
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Ian’s works have been exhibited internationally in [[England]] ([[London]]) and the [[United States|U.S.]] ([[Los Angeles]], [[San Francisco]], [[San Diego]]). His paintings are represented in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Among his personal clients are [[Heads of State]] including [[U.S. Presidents]], [[Australian Prime Ministers]] and Governor Generals. |
Ian’s works have been exhibited internationally in [[England]] ([[London]]) and the [[United States|U.S.]] ([[Los Angeles]], [[San Francisco]], [[San Diego]]). His paintings are represented in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Among his personal clients are [[Heads of State]] including [[U.S. Presidents]], [[Australian Prime Ministers]] and Governor Generals. |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 17:16, 3 April 2008
Ian Stephens is an artist, currently living in North Queensland, Australia.
Biography
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Ian Stephens was born in Victoria ’s Gippsland region and began drawing and painting at an early age[citation needed].
Later, he relocated to Melbourne to study Fine Art and painting techniques. This was followed by extensive travelling of the world to study and broaden his technical knowledge. His first solo art exhibition was held at Young Originals Gallery, South Yarra . At the exhibition Ian discovered that some clients had queued for several hours prior to the opening[citation needed], while others had travelled from interstate specifically to purchase his works[citation needed]. The exhibition sold out[citation needed]. He continued to hold one man exhibitions annually, all of which were extremely successful[citation needed] and most resulting in sell outs[citation needed]. Ian is among the minority of practising, professional artists whose income is derived entirely from the proceeds of their artworks[citation needed].
During his career Ian has travelled extensively throughout regional Australia. Ian made several extended visits to the area. He relocated to North Queensland where he continues to live and work[citation needed].
Ian’s works have been exhibited internationally in England (London) and the U.S. (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego)[citation needed]. His paintings are represented in private and corporate collections throughout the world[citation needed]. Among his personal clients are Heads of State including U.S. Presidents, Australian Prime Ministers and Governor Generals[citation needed].
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