Thomas Van Stein
Fine Artist
https://www.thomasvanstein.net
Moonlit Nocturnes
Wolf Moon Nocturne
12x9. Oil/canvas
12x9. Oil/canvas
Moonrise, Westlake
25.5 x 30.5 Oil/board
25.5 x 30.5 Oil/board
ABOUT THOMAS VAN STEIN
Art Professional with 40 years experience producing art both
commercially and in the field of fine art. Experienced Art teacher with
over 30 years of experience in Arts Education. Excellent reputation for
resolving problems and improving student awareness and developing skillsets.
To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional
challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and
problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful
at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern
approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of
students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering
classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine
arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning.
Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom tomeet student needs.
Art Professional with 40 years experience producing art both
commercially and in the field of fine art. Experienced Art teacher with
over 30 years of experience in Arts Education. Excellent reputation for
resolving problems and improving student awareness and developing skillsets.
To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional
challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and
problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful
at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern
approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of
students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering
classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine
arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning.
Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom tomeet student needs.
Moonrise and High Tide Butterfly Beach
14 x 11 Oil/board $1900.00
14 x 11 Oil/board $1900.00
Summer Moonrise, Loon Point
14x18 Oil/board
14x18 Oil/board
Winter Moonset, Butterfly Beach
10x14 Oil/canvas
10x14 Oil/canvas
August Moonset, Butterfly
24.5 x 36.5 Oil/board
24.5 x 36.5 Oil/board
Moonrise Over Loon Point
16x20 Oil/board. (Needs cropping)
16x20 Oil/board. (Needs cropping)
Resume
BORN August 25, 1961
EDUCATION
1984 Bachelor's Degree in Art, California State Univ., Northridge. Graduated Cum Laude
1985 Pasadena Art Center, College of Design. Dan McCaw Mentorship.
1996 Solo World Trip, 38 Countries
1989 European/North African Art Excursion
1995-00 Ovanes Berberian Mentorship
1997-99 Master's Degree in Art, Cal State University, Northridge
1997 Painting Commission, Venice/Lake Como, Italy
1999 Painting Commissions, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Spain
2012 Painting Commission to England, Matisse Motorcycle Factoy
2000-2014 Surreal Bounce: Searching for Creativity and Madness with Author/Spy Master Robert Eringer, ten times to Europe, United States.
EXHIBITIONS
2014 103rd Annual California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, Los Angeles
2014 TRAC 2014 Ventura California
2013 The Armor Show, New York
2012 Winner: The People's Choice Award, Paso Robles Art Festial Quick Draw Event
2012-14 Oliver & Espvig, Santa Barbara
2011-12 James Main Fine Art Santa Barbara
2011 Urban II California Art Club Old Mill Gallery; Pasadena
2010 Solo Exhibition: Santa Barbara Architecture, Architectual Foundation of Santa Barbara
2008 98th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2006 96th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2006 Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara
2005 Elder Art Gallery Charlotte North Carolina
2005 Solo Museum Exhibition, "Urban Nocturnes" Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard California
2005 Juror, Santa Barbara Art Association, Carpinteria
2004 Individual Artist Award Exhibition, Santa Barbara County, Arts Fund Gallery
2000 Featured O.A.K, GROUP Artist, S,B, Artwalk, S.B. Museum of Natural History
2000 First Annual Organic Festival Art Show, Lacuna Gallery, Santa Barbara
2000 Bottoms Sea Arts Gallery, Biltmore, Montecito/Santa Barbara, California
2000 Spring Salon, Edenhurst Gallery, Los Angeles
2000 90th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Histonical Museum, California Art Club
2000 Historic Buildings of the San Gabriel Valley, California Art Club Gallery, Pasadena CA
2000 "Moonlight Nocturnes" Solo Exhibition. Montecito Art Gallery, Montecito CA
2000 Juror, Santa Barbara Art Association
1999 Museum Director's Award, Santa Barbara Art Walk
1999 "Burning the Midnight Oil" Master's Exhibition, Montecito Art Gallery
1999 89th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club, Los Angeles CA
1998 California Collectors Gallery, Kentfield, CA
1998 Cover Artist, Discovery Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
1998 Small Images Show, Abend Gallery, Denver Colorado
1998 Laurence J. Cantor Fine Arts, Westlake, California
1998 Muse of the Channel, benefit for C.I.N.P.S. Museum of Natural History
1998 Santa Barbara Art Walk: Featured Artist, O.A.K. Group Exhibition
1998 Award, SBAA Junied Landscape exhibition, May
1998 "Art at Lotusland", Group Art Show. Montecito, California
1997 "American Tonalst Paintings: Reflections of Reverie, California Heritage Gallery, San Francisco
1997 88th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1997-98 Award: Santa Barbara Art Association Juried Landscape Show
California Art Club Plein Air Competition, San Juan Capistrano
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Elder Art Gallery, Charlotte NC
Waterhouse Gallery Santa Barbara CA
Eleanor Ettinger Gallery
Santa Barbara Art Walk
Carnegie Museum of Art, Oxnard, CA
Bottoms Fine Art, Santa Barbara, CA
Pasadena Historical Museum
Lacuna Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Sea Arts Gallery, Biltmore, Montecito/Santa
Barbara, CA
Edenhurst Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
California Art Club Gallery, Pasadena, CA
Montecito Art Gallery, Montecito, CA
California Art Club, Los Angeles, CA
California Collectors Gallery, Kentfield, CA
Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
Laurence J. Cantor Fine Arts, Westlake, CA
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Art Association
California Heritage Gallery
Morseburg Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Easton Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Gallery Off Grand, Los Olivos, CA
Alley Gallery, Carpinteria, CA
Arlington Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Columbia Club Foundation, Indiana
Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
"Desert Oasis" Show, Capitol Building,
Washington, D.C., Palm Springs,
Oakland Museum of Art
Arpel Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Outsiders Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
AWARDS
2009 3rd Prize: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Art Walk
2007 2nd Prize: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Art Walk
2004 Director's Choice Award, Carnegie Art Museum Classic Competition
2003 1st Prize Carnegie Art museum Classic Competition
2003 Individual Artist Award, Santa Barbara County, Sponsored by the Arts Fund of Santa Barbara
2002 Finalist, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
2001 First Prize, 2D Painting, Santa Barbara Art Walk
2001 91st Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2000 Finalist Art 2000 Painting Competition The Artist's Magazine
2000 90th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1999 Hans Burkhardt Award, Scholarship for excellence in art
1999 Museum Director's Award, Santa Barbara Art Walk
1999 89th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1998 Award, SBAA Juried Landscape Exhibition
1997 88th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1997 Award, SBAA Juried Landscape Exhibition
1997 Best of Show, National Juried Art Exhibition, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
1997 Honorable Mention, 60th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1996 First Prize 59th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1995 Honorable Mention, 58th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1994 Best of Show, Non-Resident Catalina Scene, Catalina Island Arts Festival
1994 First Prize, Mixed Media, Catalina Island Arts Festival
1990 Honorable Mention, Santa Barbara Art Association January Show
PUBLICATIONS2006 Featured Article, “Night Vision”: American Artist Workshops Painting
2004 Cover Artist, Montecito Journal
2001 Cover Artist, Passport Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
2000 Cover Artist/Artist in Residence, Montecito Journal
2000 The Artist's Magazine: Finalist, Art 2000 painting competition
1999 "Rediscovering Realism in California", Southwest Art Magazine, September issue
1999 Cover Artist/Artist in Residence, Montecito Journal
1998 Artist to Watch, Southwest Art Magazine, December issue
1998 "A Portfolio of Nocturnes", Southwest Art Magazine, April issue
1998 Cover Artist, Passport Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
1997 Featured Cover Artist, The Artist's Magazine, November issue
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Arthur Brown, Columbia Club Foundation, IN
Bob Dole, Washington, D.C.
Robert Eringer, Santa Barbara, CA
Larry and Anita Gershman, World International Network, Hollywood CA
Howard Mendell, Los Angeles, CA
Santa Cruz Island Foundation
Steven Spielberg, Brentwood, CA
Marianne Williamson, Santa Barbara, CA
Gary Breitweiser, Santa Barbara, CA
Bruce Johnson, Montecito CA
Joseph Johnston, Santa Barbara CA
BORN August 25, 1961
EDUCATION
1984 Bachelor's Degree in Art, California State Univ., Northridge. Graduated Cum Laude
1985 Pasadena Art Center, College of Design. Dan McCaw Mentorship.
1996 Solo World Trip, 38 Countries
1989 European/North African Art Excursion
1995-00 Ovanes Berberian Mentorship
1997-99 Master's Degree in Art, Cal State University, Northridge
1997 Painting Commission, Venice/Lake Como, Italy
1999 Painting Commissions, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Spain
2012 Painting Commission to England, Matisse Motorcycle Factoy
2000-2014 Surreal Bounce: Searching for Creativity and Madness with Author/Spy Master Robert Eringer, ten times to Europe, United States.
EXHIBITIONS
2014 103rd Annual California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, Los Angeles
2014 TRAC 2014 Ventura California
2013 The Armor Show, New York
2012 Winner: The People's Choice Award, Paso Robles Art Festial Quick Draw Event
2012-14 Oliver & Espvig, Santa Barbara
2011-12 James Main Fine Art Santa Barbara
2011 Urban II California Art Club Old Mill Gallery; Pasadena
2010 Solo Exhibition: Santa Barbara Architecture, Architectual Foundation of Santa Barbara
2008 98th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2006 96th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2006 Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara
2005 Elder Art Gallery Charlotte North Carolina
2005 Solo Museum Exhibition, "Urban Nocturnes" Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard California
2005 Juror, Santa Barbara Art Association, Carpinteria
2004 Individual Artist Award Exhibition, Santa Barbara County, Arts Fund Gallery
2000 Featured O.A.K, GROUP Artist, S,B, Artwalk, S.B. Museum of Natural History
2000 First Annual Organic Festival Art Show, Lacuna Gallery, Santa Barbara
2000 Bottoms Sea Arts Gallery, Biltmore, Montecito/Santa Barbara, California
2000 Spring Salon, Edenhurst Gallery, Los Angeles
2000 90th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Histonical Museum, California Art Club
2000 Historic Buildings of the San Gabriel Valley, California Art Club Gallery, Pasadena CA
2000 "Moonlight Nocturnes" Solo Exhibition. Montecito Art Gallery, Montecito CA
2000 Juror, Santa Barbara Art Association
1999 Museum Director's Award, Santa Barbara Art Walk
1999 "Burning the Midnight Oil" Master's Exhibition, Montecito Art Gallery
1999 89th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club, Los Angeles CA
1998 California Collectors Gallery, Kentfield, CA
1998 Cover Artist, Discovery Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
1998 Small Images Show, Abend Gallery, Denver Colorado
1998 Laurence J. Cantor Fine Arts, Westlake, California
1998 Muse of the Channel, benefit for C.I.N.P.S. Museum of Natural History
1998 Santa Barbara Art Walk: Featured Artist, O.A.K. Group Exhibition
1998 Award, SBAA Junied Landscape exhibition, May
1998 "Art at Lotusland", Group Art Show. Montecito, California
1997 "American Tonalst Paintings: Reflections of Reverie, California Heritage Gallery, San Francisco
1997 88th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, California Art Club
1997-98 Award: Santa Barbara Art Association Juried Landscape Show
California Art Club Plein Air Competition, San Juan Capistrano
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Elder Art Gallery, Charlotte NC
Waterhouse Gallery Santa Barbara CA
Eleanor Ettinger Gallery
Santa Barbara Art Walk
Carnegie Museum of Art, Oxnard, CA
Bottoms Fine Art, Santa Barbara, CA
Pasadena Historical Museum
Lacuna Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Sea Arts Gallery, Biltmore, Montecito/Santa
Barbara, CA
Edenhurst Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
California Art Club Gallery, Pasadena, CA
Montecito Art Gallery, Montecito, CA
California Art Club, Los Angeles, CA
California Collectors Gallery, Kentfield, CA
Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
Laurence J. Cantor Fine Arts, Westlake, CA
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Art Association
California Heritage Gallery
Morseburg Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Easton Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Gallery Off Grand, Los Olivos, CA
Alley Gallery, Carpinteria, CA
Arlington Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Columbia Club Foundation, Indiana
Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
"Desert Oasis" Show, Capitol Building,
Washington, D.C., Palm Springs,
Oakland Museum of Art
Arpel Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Outsiders Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
AWARDS
2009 3rd Prize: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Art Walk
2007 2nd Prize: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Art Walk
2004 Director's Choice Award, Carnegie Art Museum Classic Competition
2003 1st Prize Carnegie Art museum Classic Competition
2003 Individual Artist Award, Santa Barbara County, Sponsored by the Arts Fund of Santa Barbara
2002 Finalist, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
2001 First Prize, 2D Painting, Santa Barbara Art Walk
2001 91st Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
2000 Finalist Art 2000 Painting Competition The Artist's Magazine
2000 90th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1999 Hans Burkhardt Award, Scholarship for excellence in art
1999 Museum Director's Award, Santa Barbara Art Walk
1999 89th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1998 Award, SBAA Juried Landscape Exhibition
1997 88th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Pasadena Historical Museum, California Art Club
1997 Award, SBAA Juried Landscape Exhibition
1997 Best of Show, National Juried Art Exhibition, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
1997 Honorable Mention, 60th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1996 First Prize 59th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1995 Honorable Mention, 58th Annual Semana Nautica Juried Art Exhibition
1994 Best of Show, Non-Resident Catalina Scene, Catalina Island Arts Festival
1994 First Prize, Mixed Media, Catalina Island Arts Festival
1990 Honorable Mention, Santa Barbara Art Association January Show
PUBLICATIONS2006 Featured Article, “Night Vision”: American Artist Workshops Painting
2004 Cover Artist, Montecito Journal
2001 Cover Artist, Passport Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
2000 Cover Artist/Artist in Residence, Montecito Journal
2000 The Artist's Magazine: Finalist, Art 2000 painting competition
1999 "Rediscovering Realism in California", Southwest Art Magazine, September issue
1999 Cover Artist/Artist in Residence, Montecito Journal
1998 Artist to Watch, Southwest Art Magazine, December issue
1998 "A Portfolio of Nocturnes", Southwest Art Magazine, April issue
1998 Cover Artist, Passport Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA
1997 Featured Cover Artist, The Artist's Magazine, November issue
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Arthur Brown, Columbia Club Foundation, IN
Bob Dole, Washington, D.C.
Robert Eringer, Santa Barbara, CA
Larry and Anita Gershman, World International Network, Hollywood CA
Howard Mendell, Los Angeles, CA
Santa Cruz Island Foundation
Steven Spielberg, Brentwood, CA
Marianne Williamson, Santa Barbara, CA
Gary Breitweiser, Santa Barbara, CA
Bruce Johnson, Montecito CA
Joseph Johnston, Santa Barbara CA
Moonrise sketch
9x12 oil/board
9x12 oil/board
Moonlit Waves
30x48 Oil/canvas
30x48 Oil/canvas
Moonrise and Fog, Butterfly Beach
18x24 oil/canvas $3250.00
18x24 oil/canvas $3250.00
Moonrise Through the Oaks
12x12. Oil/canvas
12x12. Oil/canvas
Moonset West, from Old San Marcos Road
14x20 Oil/board
14x20 Oil/board
Moonrise from Fernald Point
12x20 Oil/canvas
Winter Moonrise, East Beach
9x12 Oil/board
9x12 Oil/board
Available Works
