Born in Coventry and now deeply rooted in the North Yorkshire landscape he calls home, Steve Whitehead is a painter of extraordinary distinction whose work offers a profound and contemplative engagement with the world. His artistic journey is anchored in a prestigious academic background, including an MA in Fine Art from the University of Wales and advanced study at the renowned Courtauld Institute of Art in London. This rigorous education informs a practice that is both technically virtuosic and intellectually rich. While his paintings possess a meticulous, almost photographic detail, they are better described as 'Poetic Realism'—a term that captures the deeply romantic, emotionally resonant quality of his work. Influenced by the sublime landscapes of Northern European Romanticism, such as those of Caspar David Friedrich, and the intimate observation of the Biedermeier realists, Whitehead does not merely replicate reality. Instead, he constructs a composite world that is at once familiar and ethereal, using a painterly precision that is instantly memorable. A painter of significant critical acclaim, Whitehead has twice won the Wales Open and has been a prize winner in the Hunting Art Prizes. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Contemporary Art Society of Wales, a testament to its lasting artistic significance. In the primary market, he has been represented by leading London galleries, including Panter & Hall and Plus One Gallery, where his meticulously detailed pieces commanded a premium. Stephenson's Gallery is proud to introduce Steve Whitehead to its discerning clientele. His work represents a compelling synthesis of technical mastery, art-historical depth, and a powerful connection to the Northern landscape, aligning perfectly with our mission to showcase the very best of Northern art.