Stewart Anstead is a Utah artist who often borrows boldly from imagery of mid-century Americana and reinterprets cultural influences in a more contemporary light.

His recent portfolio of work shows his range of acrylic paint—from highly detailed and more photorealistic brushwork, to thick impasto impressionistic expressions, to mixed media pieces. He creates artwork featuring the subjects that connect with humans and how we interact with each other, with a special focus on the lives of people … virtually any human pursuit.

His 20+ years as a professional artist has opened doors for him that he never thought possible, including the creation of a multinational 501(c)(3) children’s charity, and being commissioned to create work for professional sports organizations, pro athletes, celebrities, and world-shaping entrepreneurs.

His approach to creating art is simple:
“Everyone has a story to tell,” he said, “and I am in the business of helping people express those stories as seen through my point of view.” He never just renders an existing photo, but—in essence—creates a unique moment or recreates events that could actually have happened.

His work is included in galleries and in public and private collections around the world.