Saint Vincent de Paul. 2019 by Stephen B. Whatley
A new tribute to Saint Vincent de Paul, Patron Saint of The Poor by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley; created with prayers on the Feast Day , September 27th 2019.
The French priest who lived from 1581-1660 was known for his great compassion and humility - and was said to have written 30,000 letters in his lifetime; all embodied in this drawing inspired by historical images.
The British artist is a devout Catholic convert and often feels what he calls a 'Divine Push' to paint tributes to Jesus, Our Lady & The Saints on significant landmark years or Feast Days - and to share them.
Dependent on prayer, especially to the Holy Spirit - his 2013 exhibition at London's Westminster Cathedral was called "Paintings From Prayer".
The eclectic work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & public collections including BBC Heritage, London Transport Museum, Newman University (UK), Westminster Cathedral and The Royal Collection of HM Queen Elizabeth II - whilst his series of 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000 are permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass, outside Tower Hill Station - the main entrance to the Tower of London.
St Vincent de Paul. 2019 by Stephen B. Whatley
Charcoal & pastel on paper, 16.5 x 11.5in/ 40.6 x 30.5cm
Saint Vincent de Paul. 2019 by Stephen B. Whatley
A new tribute to Saint Vincent de Paul, Patron Saint of The Poor by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley; created with prayers on the Feast Day , September 27th 2019.
The French priest who lived from 1581-1660 was known for his great compassion and humility - and was said to have written 30,000 letters in his lifetime; all embodied in this drawing inspired by historical images.
The British artist is a devout Catholic convert and often feels what he calls a 'Divine Push' to paint tributes to Jesus, Our Lady & The Saints on significant landmark years or Feast Days - and to share them.
Dependent on prayer, especially to the Holy Spirit - his 2013 exhibition at London's Westminster Cathedral was called "Paintings From Prayer".
The eclectic work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & public collections including BBC Heritage, London Transport Museum, Newman University (UK), Westminster Cathedral and The Royal Collection of HM Queen Elizabeth II - whilst his series of 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000 are permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass, outside Tower Hill Station - the main entrance to the Tower of London.
St Vincent de Paul. 2019 by Stephen B. Whatley
Charcoal & pastel on paper, 16.5 x 11.5in/ 40.6 x 30.5cm