Steve Morvell

Website: www.stevemorvell.com
Email: steve@stevemorvell.com

'Hedge House'
159 Grampians Road
Halls Gap. Victoria. Australia. 3381

Mobile Phone: 0427 183672

'Mr Grumpy - African bull elephant'
Medium: Charcoal engraving on board
Dimensions: 120 x 90cm

STEVE MORVELL is a highly acclaimed environmental artist dedicated to raising human awareness of the beauty and fragility of wildlife and the habitats in which we co-exist. A deep need to understand animals on their own terms takes Steve to many wild places researching his art. His powerful and evocative work is exhibited around the world winning many major art awards and hangs in private, public and corporate collections.

His art has been widely featured through television and radio including an ABC Wildscreen documentary. He has also featured in many books including ‘Fifty Australian Artists’, ‘Best of World Pastel Art’, ’Who's Who of Australian Visual Artists’, ‘Feather and Brush - 3 centuries of Australian Bird Art’, in many magazines and on Australian postage stamps. His was the first wildlife art to be featured in Australian Artist magazine when his artwork appeared as the cover artist in 1987. His deep need to be with animals compels Steve to study his subjects in the field, often spending long hours observing animals in their natural habitat. Steve's artworks capture delightfully intimate encounters with shy and elusive species. His recognition of the spirit of the bush and its creatures leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. Working in a wide variety of mediums, Steve believes that to do justice to the subject and to produce truly great art, one must be open-minded in approach and method of portrayal. He carefully selects the most appropriate and dynamic medium for each idea. Steve's unique works encompass pastel and charcoal paintings, pencil drawing, brushed carbon ink, pen, watercolour, acrylic and even enamels and bronze on large scale outdoor works. In the field of wildlife art he has a reputation as an innovator and his works are aimed squarely at one thing.-. giving the viewer a real sense of being there.

COMMISSIONED ARTWORKS
Steve is very happy to undertake commissioned artworks of all types,.from large scale murals to personal pets as well as individual artworks for corporate, government and private purposes. Steve is also very happy to licence his artwork for commercial usage and offers licencing for a specific purpose, as well as outright purchase of copyright for open application. He regards commissions as the highest form of praise an artist can receive, saying ‘It's the ultimate compliment for someone to place total trust in your art and your capacity to come up with the goods at any given time!" All commissions are professionally contracted giving the commissioner total protection and guarantee as to the form, content, completion and delivery dates, medium and quality of materials etc. Commissions which Steve has undertaken vary from huge murals, sculptures, corporate and private works through to the University of Ballarat Ecobus and on a small scale several illustrated books and even Australian postage stamps.

‘Settling his wings-Pacific black duck’
Medium: Pastel on Supertooth paper
Dimensions: 51 x 37cm

WEEKLY CLASSES
Steve Morvell has been successfully teaching beginners to advanced artists in thousands of classes and workshops right through his long and brilliant career. In that time he has constantly seen the majority of his students reach levels way beyond their expectations and move on to be reputable artists.

Personal classes with one of the world's leading wildlife artists are something many of us dream of and now your chance is here. No matter if you are a complete beginner or an exhibiting semi -professional wanting to hone your skills to the topmost level, this is your chance to get the caring and genuine support you need. All of this is done with a focused view to fostering your development as a genuine INDIVIDUAL artist.-.unique and true to your own personal goals and dreams!  Steve's weekly classes are held in Halls Gap and Ballarat, Victoria.

In addition to fostering the growth of your art at all levels and in all areas, Steve offers the opportunity to be available as an ongoing mentor and sounding board at no extra cost to you !

ARTIST MINI APPRENTICESHIPS
An innovative and rare opportunity for artists from all over the world is now available to study and work alongside Steve in the field and in his own Wildlife Art Gallery and Studio.

A once in a lifetime opportunity for artists of all levels to work and learn alongside a true professional artist.

Steve Morvell has taught Masterclasses, Workshops and Regular Classes for 30 years and during that time he has acquired the reputation as that rarest of people.....an artist and teacher who has the ability to ingite his passion in the hearts and minds of his students.  

AFRICA AND OTHER WORKSHOPS
Steve also holds regular residential workshops in Africa and in various locations around Australia. For further information on his workshops and to register on the mailing list for these exciting, once in a lifetime opportunities please email Steve direct on steve@stevemorvell.com.