Stephen Bruce Dixon grew up in Denver, Colorado. He was trained in fine arts at the University of Colorado. His favorite, but not the only style he paints is minimalist impressionism, incorporating surface texture to his oil on canvas paintings.

Stephen feels this art style creates a synergistic relationship between the art and the viewer. The observer becomes part of the art and is drawn into the painting making it their own.

For this reason, Stephen does not paint faces on the subjects which creates opportunity for the viewer to insert his/her own self or images, creating a personal experience with the painting.

Using this technique, Stephen can take a simple thought or visual from everyday life and create an entire emotional experience for the art lover.

While he has always been passionate about art, Stephen did not have the luxury of devoting his full attention to painting during the years as he was in Military Intelligence for military efforts in various countries.

Sequentially, he spent time expanding his skills and horizons studying landscape oil painting in various locations including Alaska. “There is nothing as beautiful as the landscapes in Alaska,” Stephen affirms.  Much of the influence in this style comes as result of his studies while in Japan where he spent over five years embedded in the Japanese culture and art.

Stephen is an award-winning artist in juried art competitions who paints in oil on canvas. He continues to expand his techniques with new artistic approaches and creativity.  His art work graces the homes of art collectors which includes Kelsey Grammer (Actor/ Producer), Michael Tuck (Southern California News Anchor), and Dave Thomas (Actor/Producer). His art has been collected by national and international company executives from Pacifica Services Inc, Vanir, Inc. and other private collections.

Stephen is now fortunate to be a full-time creator of art, and works out of his private studio in the Phoenix, Arizona area.