I'm a visual artist, and life-long Hamiltonian, who works in two very contrasting mediums: relief printmaking and watercolour painting. I especially enjoy using the medium of linocut printmaking to depict Hamilton’s industrial landscape while my watercolours tend towards lifelike renderings of plants and animals.
My exploration of watercolour painting began in the mid-2000s when I wanted to create fun and vibrant art for my son's baby room in a medium that would be safe for me to use. My love of printmaking started in University when I was smitten by the work of German Expressionist printmakers. After earning a double major honours B.A. in Fine Art and English at McMaster University, where I also completed an M.A in English, I attended Sheridan College and acquired a post-graduate degree in Illustration. My work has been shown at various exhibitions and auctions in Southern Ontario.
Questions or comments? Drop me a line at stephsikma@hotmail.com
If you're in the Southern Ontario area, you can see original paintings and linocuts, as well as prints and cards of my watercolour paintings, at AllSorts Gallery, 181 Ottawa Street, Hamilton. Linoprints are also available at Centre3, 173 James Street North, Hamilton.
My exploration of watercolour painting began in the mid-2000s when I wanted to create fun and vibrant art for my son's baby room in a medium that would be safe for me to use. My love of printmaking started in University when I was smitten by the work of German Expressionist printmakers. After earning a double major honours B.A. in Fine Art and English at McMaster University, where I also completed an M.A in English, I attended Sheridan College and acquired a post-graduate degree in Illustration. My work has been shown at various exhibitions and auctions in Southern Ontario.
Questions or comments? Drop me a line at stephsikma@hotmail.com
If you're in the Southern Ontario area, you can see original paintings and linocuts, as well as prints and cards of my watercolour paintings, at AllSorts Gallery, 181 Ottawa Street, Hamilton. Linoprints are also available at Centre3, 173 James Street North, Hamilton.
