By
Roy Stever
Piece description from the artist
With Hurricane Lee approaching from the southeast in September 2023, strong surf and moisture pushed onto Monhegan Island’s Headlands. This piece, from a vantage point near Blackhead, captures rough seas and oxygen-filled water from Squeaker Cove to Whitehead. As we returned along the path to sea level and the crashing waves, we watched a steadfast seal holding position effortlessly in channels between rocky extensions of the coast.
Whether en plein air or in the studio, Roy’s paintings are interpretive of composition, color and tone in the style of an impressionist. These elements are accentuated by a distinctive mark, made with knives and various thicknesses of mixed, uncut paint. The works in his portfolio speak to personal experiences. All are painted through observation, from sketches and photos and, in no small part, Roy’s memory. His simple intention has been to recreate an original moment, pulling the viewer in to what excites the senses most about time in the wild.
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