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Friday Geek Out: The Art of Steve Walker

by | Jun 20, 2008 | 4 comments

I discovered the Art of Steve Walker a few years ago because his work graced the cover of novels by Michael Thomas Ford. From the very first one I was struck by the composition of the paintings and the at-ease portrayal of men in them. These are all men comfortable in their own skin, comfortable with each other… just normal guys (sometimes in love, sometimes just friends) hanging out. The works are also simply beautiful.

In 2003, a calendar was done of Walker’s art and we happily picked it up. We kept that calendar and even framed some of the images because we liked them so well. One of my favorites is the one shown here. I admit that I can imagine Will and I standing along a water front in a very similar pose (he’d be the one holding the umbrella since umbrellas and I don’t get along). According to Walker’s website, his work is exhibited at a gallery in Provincetown. While we’re there on vacation in August, we’re going to stop by. It would be very cool to own a piece of his art. If you’d like to see more of Walker’s art, see his work online at Lyman-Eyer Gallery.

4 Comments

  1. Will on June 20, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    I love that painting… it makes me smile when I see it.

  2. Tom on August 14, 2008 at 10:57 am

    I have adored Steve Walker’s work for years. A few of his paintings have even moved me to tears. I love his composition and use of color. Perhaps someday he’ll produce an affordable “coffee table book” of his work. He captures the essence of gay life and the gay male ideal like no other artist with whose work I am familiar. Unfortunately, Mr. Walker seems to have vanished. I frequent his website, Questart, and there is nothing newer than a 2006 calender. I even sent en email asking if Steve Walker is still painting and have had no reply.

    Sadly, I cannot afford to buy Mr. Walker’s art, but I do so enjoy it via the internet. Someday I hope to be able to buy a print or reproduction, but there are so many magnificent paintings to choose from, like the potato chip, it would be hard to have just one.

    If you have any information about Steve Walker and his art work that is current, please share. I do so hope all is well with him and he is still painting.

  3. Andrew on January 22, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    I have been looking for prints but the website above questart even still online does not sell his work anymore and have not found any other place yet that is. If you know of another place i would love to know.

    thanks