Under Southern Skies

Steve Tyerman’s work is renowned for its bright, lush and energetic illustration of tropical Australian landscapes. Through a generous use of oil paint which Steve applies in the impasto technique, his paintings wonderfully capture the sensory delights of north-east coastal flora and fauna.

“While my paintings are predominantly landscapes and seascapes, my main interest in paint is to get closer to the way I actually see and experience the world around me. My art is an attempt to create a total synthesis of my visual sensations and lived experiences, the paintings are emotional responses to my familiar surroundings, tempered and informed by my keen interest in gardening, wildlife, literature and the natural world.”
– Steve Tyerman

Steve is an award winning artist and has been a finalist in numerous prestigious art prizes including the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (EMSLA) 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, QLD Figurative art Prize (Commended) 2014, The Border Art Prize (Highly commended) 2015 & 2007, Doug Moran Portrait Prize (semi finalist) 2012 and many more. His paintings are held in private collections all over the world and public collections including the Gold Coast City Art Gallery.