Stephen T. Anglim
Acrylic painter, Stephen Anglim, splits his time between Long Island, NY and Jupiter, FL. In 2016, his work was exhibited in the Heckscher Museum’s Long Island’s Best Young Artists, marking an early milestone in his artistic development.
He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he studied marketing and studio art. In his time at school, Anglim found a mentor in Adjunct Professor and German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Hartmut Austen, who provided invaluable insight into the daily life of an artist.
Anglim’s work ranges from realism to expressionism. Introspective by nature, he uses painting as a tool to better understand himself and the world around him. Upon college graduation, his interdisciplinary approach to painting earned him the first annual Mary Armstrong Award in Art, given to one student “who has developed an artistic practice of outstanding quality.”
Anglim’s recent paintings reflect his dual interest in tranquil coastal scenes and energetic urban life. He now travels between New York and Florida, exhibiting original work at nationally ranked art fairs and collaborating with clients on custom pieces.
Stay up to date with his latest work by following his Instagram account! @s.anglim.art
Artist Statement:
Since a young age, I’ve loved taking photos of everyday life. What begins as a spontaneous, in-the-moment activity often turns into hours of deliberation, where I enjoy deciding which photos work best as painting compositions. Taking these photos to canvas and infusing them with my own creative choices is invigorating. It allows me to transform fleeting moments and memories into permanent, tangible pieces.
I’m drawn to acrylics for their immediacy— they invite me to work quickly and instinctively. That responsiveness mirrors the rhythm of daily life, infusing each piece with a sense of presence.
In my work, I’ve developed two distinct styles: a traditional, realistic approach to tranquil coastal scenery and a more expressive, street-art-inspired technique for depicting energetic urban life. For now, I’m captivated by the contrast between these styles and settings, which echoes the dynamic nature of life as I live it—a balance of work and play, hustle and relaxation.