Wayne Stoner

American artist Wayne Stoner for many years worked in the military and then had a complete change of career to dedicate himself to others and his art, a passion that he already had as a young man. Wayne spent considerable time in Florence to refine his painting, etching, and collagraph techniques at both the Studio Arts College International and the Il Bisonte Foundation. This experience allowed him to enhance his remarkable series of paintings by incorporating various series of prints. As a contemporary printmaker and collagraph artist, he experimented with collages of materials of different textures, including the use of gold leaf. This blend of traditional and innovative methods has enriched his artistic portfolio, showcasing his depth as an artist. 

Wayne explains about his artistic process, “I paint from imagery connected to my memory, experiences and dreams to kickstart an intuitive process that works by refining, adding and subtracting.
I tend to respond to my surroundings and mimic colours and seasons.
I may consider my work finished but only when viewed, is it truly complete.
I aim for an ambiguous outcome that allows the observer to arrive at their own conclusion.
I encourage viewers to touch my paintings, I believe the actual texture provides another level of enjoyment and the viewer gets to violate the taboo, “don’t touch the art”.