Biography

Steve deMasson completed his art studies at the James Street Art College, Perth, in 1971. From 1974 he worked as a graphic designer for the Dept. of Defense in Canberra. During the middle part of his career, he worked in graphic design and teaching on the Sunshine Coast. In 1994 he was awarded First Prize Drawing in the Maleny Arts Awards. Between 2008-9, deMasson studied oil painting at the renowned Acros de la Frontera Academy in Spain, under the direction of Daniel E. Greene. His work has been purchased by a number of private collectors in Australia and the USA.

POSTCARDS FROM PARIS

While in Europe, I came across the old French postcards from the 20's. Images of forgotten beauties that have started to fade over time. These beautiful woman and muses, with their elegant and stylized poses, were probably once the toast of Paris, with interesting stories they could have told. For me, it is a personal journey to bring their colour and beauty back to life, to return their spirit to canvas rather than allow it to fade into history.

As an artist, I am drawn to painterly realism. It is takes me on a journey that has no end. I am trying to leave a record of how I see and feel life.

To quote Vincent:
'I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.'