Stephen Shortridge Artist Biography and Art Gallery Collection
Stephen Shortridge, using light, delicate lines and intriguing compositions, creates artwork that have the power to transport you to another place. Stephen Shortridge was born in Iowa, in 1951, and raised in Southern California. He exhibited artistic promise from a young age, but he didn't get any formal art training until he took a painting class at Idaho State University, where he had a water polo scholarship. But even after this first brush with art, Shortridge made no effort to pursue it as a career; instead, he followed his dream of becoming a professional actor. While he was successful, he says it was never where his heart was. Stephen Shortridge, the artist may be more familiar to you as an actor. During the seventies and eighties, Shortridge built an enviable career appearing in such well-known television series as "Welcome Back Kotter" and "The Love Boat". He co-starred with Debbie Reynolds on the ABC show "Aloha Paradise". He spent the year of 1987 playing the role of David Reed as part of the original cast on the CBS daytime soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful". Stephen also worked regularly as a model and appeared in over fifty TV commercials. Art is his first love and always has been. It wasn't until he was in his mid-thirties that Stephen Shortridge finally decided to follow that love.
Stephen Shortridge admittedly is inspired by John Singer Sargent's simple mastery and Joaquin Sorolla's passionate expression, and as a result, primarily creates Romantic Impressionist paintings. While he appreciates and enjoys all styles of art, the one that first stirred him was Impressionism. "To me it was bold, and full of life and color," he explains. "It was uninhibited and had a magic quality." Shortridge is also drawn to Impressionism because emotion is foremost in its creation and appreciation; it compels the viewer to feel something, which is the basis of Shortridge's creative spirit. His style results from the influence of the French Impressionists, Monet in particular. However, his full colors and bold strokes have established him as a unique America Romantic Impressionist. Stephen's collectors include Patty Duke, Donna Summers & Rick Dees. While living in LA, he exhibited with fellow actor/artist, Peter Falk. He notes, "I think the most important aspect of creating is staying true to your heart and trying to share that passion.".
Afternoon Tea by Stephen Shortridge is a Very Limited Artist Proof Fine Edition Art Giclée Print Artist Hand Embellished on Stretched Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence at 21 out of a total Edition Size of only 72 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 30" x...
$ 1,200.00 $ 228.00
Blue Adante by Stephen Shortridge is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas Artist Hand Embellished, AP Numbered in Sequence at 46 out of a total Edition Size of only 105 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of a Authenticity. Measures approx. 24"...
$ 1,150.00 $ 218.50
Blue Chair (2002) by Stephen Shortridge is a Very Limited Artist Proof Edition Fine Art Giclée Print Artist Hand Embellished on Stretched Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence at 52 out of a total Edition Size of only 75 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16"...
$ 1,620.00 $ 307.80
Classic Comfort (2004) by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas, Hand Embellished, AP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 55 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 40" x 30" (Image)....
$ 1,880.00 $ 357.20
Classic Comfort (2004) by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Edition Artist Proof Fine Art Giclée Print Artist Hand Embellished on Stretched Canvas, AP Numbered in Sequence at 16 out of a total Edition Size of only 25 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16" x 12"...
$ 1,150.00 $ 218.50
Classic Comfort (2004) by Stephen Shortridge is a Limited Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas Artist Hand Embellished, Numbered at 19 out of a total Edition Size of only 240 and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 40" x 30" (Image)....
$ 1,680.00 $ 319.20
Classic Comfort (2004) by Stephen Shortridge is a Very Limited Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas Artist Hand Embellished, Numbered in Sequence at 64 out of a total Edition Size of only 75 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16" x 12" (Image)....
$ 900.00 $ 171.00
My Piano (2005) by Stephen Shortridge is a Very Limited Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas Hand Embellished by the Artist, Numbered in Sequence at 5 out of a total Edition Size of only 75 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 24" x...
$ 1,650.00 $ 313.50
Serenity by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Edition Artist Proof Fine Art Lithograph Print on Stretched Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence at 21 out of a total Edition Size of only 29 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 18" x 24" (Image). Gallery List...
$ 1,250.00 $ 237.50
Tea and Romance by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Fine Art Lithograph Print on Stretched Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence at 2 out of a total Edition Size of only 29 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 24" x 18" (Image)....
$ 1,350.00 $ 256.50
Tonight's Special, World Cup by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Edition Artist Hand Embellished Fine Art Giclée Print on Canvas GP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 20, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Comes Custom Framed with a Certificate of Authenticity. **Note: Frame shows...
$ 1,250.00 $ 200.00
Winter Retreat (2005) by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas AP Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 20 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 18" x 24" (Image). Gallery List Price:...
$ 1,050.00 $ 220.50
Winter Retreat (2005) by Stephen Shortridge is an Extremely Limited Edition Artist Hand Embellished Fine Art Giclée Print on Stretched Canvas Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 20 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 18" x 24" (Image). Gallery List Price:...
$ 1,250.00 $ 237.50