Amy stewart
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Amy stewart
Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Stewart earned her degree from The College for Creative Studies, majoring in graphic arts and illustration. The Lowcountry has been her home since 1989. Her 25+ years of experience in the visual arts industry includes the role of product illustrator, creative director, designer and illustrator for traditional advertising agencies, publishing companies, interactive media firms and her own Helium design studio.
Ms. Stewart taught at The Art Institute of Charleston for 11 years.
Her dedication to her students earned her the inaugural Art Institute Outstanding Faculty Member Award.
Stewart currently works and teaches in her backyard studio and instructs various visual art courses at Fort Dorchester High School.
She and her wife live in North Charleston with their 3 dogs, 2 cats,
3 hens, 1 dove, 2 finches, and 2 tortoises.
They are currently transforming a 40-foot school bus into a
moveable teaching studio/residence.
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In my current body of work, I immerse myself in the exploration of simplicity and movement, weaving together geometric and organic shapes to evoke a sense of harmony and dynamism. Drawing inspiration from the coordinates on a map, I merge personal experiences with abstract representations, inviting viewers to embark on a journey through space and memory.
Each piece serves as a personal narrative, a visual reflection of my own experiences and emotions, expressed through a developing series of works that vary in size and medium.
Having previously worked predominantly in realistic watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal, I am now returning to the realm of handcraft – and stepping away from digital design to reconnect with the tactile process of creation. Through this shift, I aim to infuse my artwork with a renewed sense of authenticity and intimacy, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of the personal and the universal in every line, shape, and gesture.
By embracing simplicity and movement, geometric and organic forms, sinuous line, and a tapestry of personal narrative, my work seeks to engage the senses, spark curiosity, and inspire reflection on the interconnectedness of our experiences and the world around us.
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Rollover
9” x 12”
Ink on paper
The Scene
9” x 12”
Ink on paper
Collection
6” x 8.5” each
Ink on paper
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Motown 1
6” x 8.5”
Ink on paper
Motown 2
6” x 8.5”
Ink on paper
The Suburbs
6” x 8.5”
Ink on paper
Abandoned
6” x 8.5”
Ink on paper
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Untitled
9” x 12”
Ink on paper
Percussion
9” x 12”
Ink on paper
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Sketch for “Leaving Laura”
(Las Vegas)
6” x 8.5”
Ballpoint on paper
Sketch for “Nude”
6” x 8.5”
Ballpoint on paper
Collographs
Considering possible collographs of many of these images/studies.
Color Studies 1 and 2
6” x 8.5”
Ink, acrylic and pastel on paper
Sketch for future
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6” x 8.5” each
Ink on paper
Study in Primaries
9” x 12”
Ink, Watercolor and Acryic on Paper
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Detail
The Space I Fill
Self Portrait
24” x 30”
Acrylic on Canvas
Untitled
24” x 30”
Mixed Media
PRINTMAKING
PRINTMAKING
Printing with Students
I recently worked with a middle school group to create Surrealistic Exquisite Corpse reduction prints
Black Eyed Pea
10” x 10”
Oil pastel on paper
other works
XIII Beans
1991
48” x 48”
Oil pastel on canvas
Thirteen Beans
I moved to Charleston in 1989 and was impressed by the women in the open market downtown - selling handmade baskets, benne wafers, and thirteen-bean mix. They were quite competitive - even charmingly aggressive at times. I started painting the beans and plan to continue these in the future.
Dozen
9" x 12"
Watercolor
other works
Leaf Pile
6” x 8”
Watercolor
Marbles
6” x 8”
Watercolor