http://www.amberstene.com/buzz daily 0.75 2025-11-12 http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/11/10/three-saguaros-in-collage-on-display monthly 0.5 2025-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/41f7850c-3101-4384-9101-a1b5359f325e/SteneAmber_Tangerine-Blue-Pink_2000px.jpg buzz - Three galleries, three saguaros: Oct – March 2026 - Make it stand out Tangerine Hour, Blue Saguaro in Splendid Decline, Pink Saguaro http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/7/10/rotating-show-at-tucson-international-airport-july-thru-dec-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/3bb34fa2-7780-484f-bbbe-cb6c1c17e1db/aStene%E2%80%93atTUS-determination-buzz.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1750105801735-RJ1W0UE9XPPLVEB91K5U/AmberStene_Dedication_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Dedication From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of a Gambel’s quail couple, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1750105785115-Q9N1QVSW7YZYSD8TYLUP/AmberStene_Altercation_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Altercation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of white-winged dove in defensive mode, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1768323150166-4XKVHB67TL8LF18QD3RJ/AmberStene_Determination_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Determination From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary with aloe variegata, commonly known as tiger aloe, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748223663147-WNZOFEKXSKMBJLMERQ1O/aStene%E2%80%93Javelina2%E2%80%931500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Hesitation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary with hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748223632013-0U6O37L6BLNXM97UPWX6/aStene_Protection_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Protection From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary mother and her red, with adenium obesum, commonly known as desert rose, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748881344359-UYYUN3NKV07ZGLMGT5Q8/AmberStene_Ambulation_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Ambulation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary mother and twin reds, with caesalpinia pulcherrima, commonly known as red bird of paradise, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1744567922294-WIX1P10T0T2IRRCG7RVM/aStene_CottonTailC_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Propagation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Desert Cottontail with aloe vera on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. April 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1741995896987-CM7TQJD5A3S7JBZ4QZ1J/aStene_AntelopeJackrabbit_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Anticipation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Antelope Jackrabbit with organ pipe cactus on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1742069154635-VVTFMGNROHVI7O6GE16O/AmberStene_apprehension_1500px.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Destruction From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Blacktail Jackrabbit on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725312367197-WFHDC7EP9XFWN8UDL7XQ/CoyoteLayingRocks3_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Caution From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053423087-5Z8H745E3M05UR370G88/CoyoteRunningAgave_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Deliberation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1747752265214-MOUDZI53JEOAGOT9B120/CoyoteStandingPPear_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Perception From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053499481-OR10P1BSBO7RF54W2CAP/AStene%E2%80%93MuleDeerEatsFruit%E2%80%931500%4072.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Revelation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053516220-P1WV57495BVF74FEGQ23/AStene_LiminalSpaces-ParadiseMountain_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Contemplation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches, April 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053528705-SMGQNMD8D4WDFF1PCG9A/AStene-MuleDeerLookingAhead_1500.jpg buzz - Rotating Show at Tucson International Airport – July thru Jan. 5, 2026 - Interruption From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches, April 2024 http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/6/4/queen-of-the-night-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/8c3f6872-e42d-4948-8307-736d6d5bf65f/SteneAmber_Synchrony1_1500px.jpg buzz - Queen of the Night 2025 @ Tohono Chul - Make it stand out Synchrony, 1, from photography by Catherine Harold. Watercolor mounted on a deep birch panel. 20x10x1.625-inches http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/3/31/artistic-feast-feast-thru-july-30-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/7165fd78-18d5-48ba-8c16-15144b85f754/AStene%E2%80%93MuleDeerEatsFruit-1stLiner%E2%80%931500.jpg buzz - Artistic Feast @ Feast – thru July 30, 2025 - Make it stand out Consumption, 14x14x1-5/8-inches. Watercolor on a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico mounted on a deep birch panel with a UV varnish finish. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/3/16/making-my-mark-at-madaras-gallery monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/4cf3032b-4e8c-4811-a6c7-0ac29f3d256b/Amber+Stene-Madaras+Gallery+Display.jpg buzz - More at Madaras Gallery - Make it stand out From top left clockwise: Celebration, 4, Aloe marlothii in El Presidio (sold), Agave americana surviving drought / 1, Agave franzosinii at Tohono Chul http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2025/2/8/40-for-40-february-13-through-may-4-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/2749f3b4-0efa-43e5-ac11-ef955404b0b9/40For40_3upSq1800.jpg buzz - See ‘40 for 40’ at Tohono Chul – February 13 through May 4, 2025 - Make it stand out Clockwise from top left: Celebration, 3 / Celebration, 2 / Celebration, 1. Watercolor, graphite and spray gesso on Fabriano Artistico mounted on a deep birch panel with waxed finish / 9” x 6” x 1-5/8” / 2025. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/12/9/an-invitation-to-become-a-guest-artist-madaras-gallery monthly 0.5 2024-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/a7e16e0b-c890-489c-8862-565a41d3cc42/Astene_Madaras-magnificentDecay.jpg buzz - An invitation to become a guest artist at Madaras Gallery - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/12/8/four-shows-to-wrap-up-2024-and-welcome-2025 monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/fa850f83-2918-40d2-b4ef-0c3040788558/Astene_4showsEndOf2024-2000.jpg buzz - Four more shows wrap up 2024 and welcome 2025! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/6/11/cactus-art-exhibit-june-14-28-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/9fcc7969-0dad-419d-af96-124dcac7c426/Astene_cactusArtExhibit-2000.jpg buzz - Cactus Art Exhibit - June 14 - 28, 2024 - Make it stand out top left clockwise: Saguaro with ten arms / Aloe vera unearthed, 4 / Santa rita prickly pear with blossoms, 2 http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/5/3/stillness monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/9728e460-0925-4fbb-b5b4-d6d3f1316f39/aStene_TumamocHill%2Crevelation-panelLeft.jpg buzz - STILLNESS – May 4 through May 25, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/3/7/five-works-for-tohono-chuls-10-x-10-a-fundraiser-march-9-thru-may-26-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/f4cf94f8-a81e-4bf5-ab9f-992bf9c9a89c/aStene_saguaro5-1500.jpg buzz - Five works for Tohono Chul's "10 x 10 | A Fundraiser" March 9 thru May 26, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/016d60f7-bc14-4d92-9b77-b130214f041a/aStene_abundance-4up-1500.jpg buzz - Five works for Tohono Chul's "10 x 10 | A Fundraiser" March 9 thru May 26, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/1/10/face-to-face-an-exhibition-of-self-portraits monthly 0.5 2024-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/f2c47c23-b50e-4f3f-84ec-9879818b7b14/aStene_Self+portrait+with+astrophytum+redo_9x12in1500w.jpg buzz - FACE TO FACE ... an exhibition of Self Portraits - Make it stand out Self portrait with astrophytum http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2024/1/4/three-works-help-wrap-up-2023-and-welcome-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/50c2ca19-559f-4969-bf66-a436fafcdbc1/2023-24+four+artworks.jpg buzz - Four works to wrap up 2023 and welcome 2024! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2023/9/18/a-solo-exhibition-at-tohono-chuls-entry-gallery-9161022 monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/62df2ac4-8acb-4de5-9bbf-1618de7ad126/aSteneTC_narrowArtWall.jpg buzz - A solo exhibition at Tohono Chul – 9/16 thru 10/22/2023 Watercolor succulents on a pre-poured abstract. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/ff94396c-aacc-4d75-8dc1-a3f8fb14cb0a/aSteneTC_3of5wall.jpg buzz - A solo exhibition at Tohono Chul – 9/16 thru 10/22/2023 - Make it stand out \\ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/8004c027-93c9-4dd7-9e52-1307e3636e22/aSteneTC_assemblageWall.jpg buzz - A solo exhibition at Tohono Chul – 9/16 thru 10/22/2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2023/6/5/may-2023-artwalk-daydreamin-a-show-and-a-sale monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1681231702293-TKTM3P2TJPNKA13CXZ96/Daydream_1500w.jpg buzz - DAYDREAMIN' – a show AND a sale!!! - Make it stand out “She fed her daydream like the Ferruginous Hawk” Graphite and ink on paper. 31.75” x 26” http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2023/6/5/community-foundation-for-southern-az-has-2-of-my-botanicals monthly 0.5 2025-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1665599023632-2Q143CRUWV77IAPSBRA7/Agave3_SurvivingDrought_30x22_1500h.jpg buzz - The Drawing Studio, Community Foundation, and two botanicals. - Make it stand out “Surviving drought 1” Limited palette watercolor on pre-poured abstract. 30” x 22” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1652303277093-X6WLLYUP63WEFWK62YFU/YuccaPouring-30x22-1500.jpg buzz - The Drawing Studio, Community Foundation, and two botanicals. - Make it stand out “Sixteen summers” (Renamed: “Aloe marlothii in El Presidio”) Limited palette watercolor on pre-poured abstract. 30” x 22” http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2023/6/5/steinfeld-amp-untitled-galleries-april-amp-september-2022 monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1646442472854-W58VQQP3EFDTAM4XZ8CP/aStene_BarcGeorgina-21Feb22Reclining_1700W.jpg buzz - Steinfeld & Untitled Galleries – April & September 2022 - Make it stand out “Absorbed.” Limited palette watercolor on pre-poured abstract. 15” x 22” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657669635234-C8S1LXMREH6NME3BS7HX/aloeVeraSolo1_1500.jpg buzz - Steinfeld & Untitled Galleries – April & September 2022 - Make it stand out “Aloe vera unearthed 1” Limited palette watercolor on pre-poured abstract. 15” x 15” http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2021/10/27/mac-instructor-showcase-fall-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1635372988905-F67XQBBDRUMJSJE0Y80L/MAC+Instructor+showcase+poster+2021.jpg buzz - MAC Instructor Showcase – Fall 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1635374184072-V9U6QH0QDHXZRU6ID6EI/aStene_Barcelona_MariaSeated2021-10-10_1500.jpg buzz - MAC Instructor Showcase – Fall 2021 - Make it stand out Maria in lotus. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2019/11/6/multnomah-arts-center-instructors-showcase-fall-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1573056028130-MIMGENWASSAP5N7MGP1P/MAC-InstructorsShowcase-Fall2019-Vantages.jpg buzz - MAC Instructors Showcase – Fall 2019 Vantages - a collaborative work with Jodi Lightner, watercolor, ink on Yupo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1573056507235-MIJVF8HC9U1K7QI3RDWV/MAC-InstructorsShowcase-Fall2019-2figures.jpg buzz - MAC Instructors Showcase – Fall 2019 Left: Austin. Liminal state. Right: Otter, Kaitlyn. Listening. Both works are from Hipbone Studio models, in walnut ink and watercolor on gessoed paper. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2019/7/13/lake-oswego-monthly monthly 0.5 2019-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1563056032669-X36M0B4G8EL6TOPF8QRU/aStene-jLightner_LakeOMonthly2019-06_1500.jpg buzz - Our 15 minutes of summer fame ... Click here for the digital version of LO Monthly Magazine, June 2019 http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2019/3/7/lake-oswego-festival-of-the-arts-artists-vision-a-juried-exhibition monthly 0.5 2019-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551981351243-8XQAJRWCHLD0WMC1KU7Y/1_Cantilever_1500.jpg buzz - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts - a juried exhibition “Cantilever” by Amber Vanhatala Stene and Jodi Lightner To learn more about how we collaborated, scroll down to read the post: The Collaboration Process. http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2018/8/6/multnomah-arts-center-callery monthly 0.5 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533568268377-89WYEODL5DA9O5JPYEQA/11-TheNotionOfSelf-similarity_jl-as_1500.jpg buzz - Multnomah Arts Center Callery "The notion of self-similarity." by Amber Vanhatala Stene and Jodi Lightner http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2017/12/26/au-naturel-the-nude-in-the-21st-century monthly 0.5 2017-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1514322838439-ZQERUWGF2MVWFBL0HB41/Chrystal.+Anticipation.+Walnut+ink+on+paper.+2017 buzz - Au Naturel – The Nude in the 21st Century Chrystal. Anticipation. Walnut ink on paper. Model from Hipbone Studio. 2017 http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2016/1/27/legion-paper-features-two-works-from-reinventing-self monthly 0.5 2016-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1453919879735-929HJ2VM6PP41A138Q2Z/image-asset.jpeg buzz - Legion Paper features two works from Reinventing Self http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2016/1/22/umkc-gallery-of-art-presents-body-mind-entente monthly 0.5 2016-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1453492636616-Q4ICSSP1K1RD7GT5HEN8/image-asset.jpeg buzz - UMKC Gallery of Art Presents: Body-Mind Entente http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2015/8/20/more-works-at-weinberger-fine-art monthly 0.5 2015-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1440132471701-353CY5DFL1XQNFXSSJ1W/image-asset.png buzz - Summer at Weinberger Fine Art http://www.amberstene.com/buzz/2015/6/11/getting-back-to-life-drawing monthly 0.5 2016-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1434058162840-8TP10XNUJMVHNUMN5I7J/Kayleigh+reclining.+Short+pose+at+Hipbone+Studio%2C+May+2015. buzz - Getting back to life drawing. Kayleigh reclining. Short pose at Hipbone Studio. 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Watercolor pouring on paper. 22 x 30 inches, 2017 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1586526217217-03X21PEP79U4A26WH1TA/aStene_EschrichtiusWeekend_1500.jpg pourings - Eschrichtius Weekend Gray whales breaching near Depot Bay Oregon. Watercolor pouring on paper. 22 x 30 inches, 2017 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348125095-TDL8585FCXMEXDHBWBPM/stahlhouse_1500w.jpg pourings - Annie & Louise outside the Stahl house. After Julius Shulman's Case Study House #22. Ink, gesso, graphite, and charcoal on paper 38 x 26 inches, 2009 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348131451-LEAZK04CTLGAUPTCF30S/TheyTriedHard_1500w.jpg pourings - Annie & Louise, trying to be good. Graphite, ink, gesso, and charcoal on paper 26 x 38 inches, 2009 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348144247-AHYNY9JMRMBJH953HXIH/Greyhounds_sniffing_1500w.jpg pourings - Acquaintance Watercolor, ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 18 x 18 inches, 2012 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348155752-YSNDYC5ADJGOP2UAQ42X/AnnieLouise_lookingUp_1500w.jpg pourings - Reward Watercolor, ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 18 x 18 inches, 2012 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348174664-ME50YVXYZ2UKRHKB8K1E/KeptIt_PdogChoppers_1500w.jpg pourings - Later, they kept it to themselves. Ink, and graphite on paper 25 x 36 inches, 2009 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348183182-RVZ9ZVC9TAJMRW7RSMUQ/NoLogic_swingMaxCows_1500w.jpg pourings - This was no time to rely on logic. Ink, graphite, and gesso on paper 25 x 36 inches, 2009 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1681231702293-TKTM3P2TJPNKA13CXZ96/Daydream_1500w.jpg pourings - She fed her daydream like the Ferruginous Hawk. Ink, graphite on paper 31.75 x 26 inches, 2009/2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411348260116-TCKFAKLWYV9FT89GDLXW/blindfold_Vulture.jpg pourings - Surviving the deluge, I Graphite, ink, gesso, and charcoal on paper 26 x 17 inches, 2009         https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411363533945-8JMQND4EA3I8SBUAHIA5/blindfold_crow_1500h.jpg pourings - Surviving the deluge, II Graphite, ink, gesso, and charcoal on paper 26 x 18 inches, 2009         https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411363502588-4DPYWLHIENES2SGE6MGP/1_Serendipity_1500h.jpg pourings - Serendipitous meeting. Ink, graphite, and gesso on paper 26 x 18 inches, 2010         https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411363520824-C22V28QA47RONV3CT2GK/2_Anonymity_1500h.jpg pourings - Anonymous identity. After Takashi Murakami's 2010 parade inflatables. Ink, graphite, and gesso on paper 26 x 18 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411657545333-J5MNV9COG0NEBIOOG1V9/superhero_flash_1500w.jpg pourings - Oblivious to the spectacle. Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 30 x 41 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411657545307-X7RN5N8AHADCIRX44RAW/superhero_greenlantern_1500w.jpg pourings - Seeing something fantastic. Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 30 x 41 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411345666189-2225LKR07XN5SFA66MRZ/GabrielSkateParkI_1500w.jpg pourings - Gabriel Skatepark Society, I Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411345806303-X9BWI8PLMUGD7WU7NW3Z/GabrielSkateParkII_1500w.jpg pourings - Gabriel Skatepark Society, II Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411347531372-NN4IHQO7I3X72FTPTUDQ/copsDonutshop_1500.jpg pourings - Donut shop cliché Watercolor, ink, graphite on paper 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411657541312-UZAC892GKV0GEN7YRZ4Q/HeSheFist_1500w.jpg pourings - Role-playing in a scenario, I Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 26 x 26 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411657541325-EEC67BNJV6BDWX02ZIAO/HeSheHandsHips_1500w.jpg pourings - Role-playing in a scenario, II Watercolor, walnut ink, gesso, and graphite on paper 26 x 26 inches, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411362436443-XKAZWB18M5AV22PPTSAN/WingsCloth_1500w.jpg pourings - Inhaling, without touching ground. Watercolor, walnut ink, graphite on paper 36 x 28 inches, 2013       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411362430925-FDKR54GYKE0NP5EIXCSY/TheyNeverLearnedTheyCouldntDoIt_1500w.jpg pourings - They never learned they couldn't do it. Watercolor, walnut ink, graphite on paper 28 x 36 inches, 2013 http://www.amberstene.com/storing-images daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411357048531-SNUY8JKOZI4QIT2CY5RJ/alberta_Eclectic_crop_1500.jpg storing images - Eclectic Alberta, I Watercolor, ink, gesso, graphite on paper Detail, full work 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411357048531-SNUY8JKOZI4QIT2CY5RJ/alberta_Eclectic_crop_1500.jpg storing images - Eclectic Alberta, I Watercolor, ink, gesso, graphite on paper Detail, full work 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411449163019-O9JF7TSCPMZIXNUIPKMP/alberta_essence_crop1500sq.jpg storing images - Eclectic Alberta, II Watercolor, ink, gesso, graphite on paper Detail, full work 26 x 52 inches, 2011       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1414525064774-1BBG2PEIG1LXWGG68ES4/reinventing1_cantilever_as-jl-as-jl.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1414525058928-VTSNWLHTEK09A8ZYVDAY/reinventing1_cantilever_as-jl-as.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1414525063785-P3NNVXLK1DXK5Y5ZUBAF/reinventing1_cantilever_as-jl.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1414525066099-N295G6OPC2KLKMRJACA1/reinventing1_cantilever_as.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1447700800508-GX5H3VU731ZO2A6DQI1O/release_figOnlyM_1000x1500.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1459225894627-95AK9FUF4MZH4S00RFCH/facade-1_figOnly_1000x1500dd.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547835450403-F6SVRPSS6HNYLAC6KNQU/AmberStene_zach46-covers_1500.jpg storing images - 46th Birthday Book – Covers For each birthday of my son’s 40th decade, I’ve painted these 5-inch square accordion-folded books that feature his boys. Back-to-back portraits in the summer of 2018. Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547835856573-44O5AELI1UKHD9R4QRV8/AmberStene_zach46-pages123_1500.jpg storing images - 46th Birthday Book – pages 1.2.3 With Kibkib, and favorite stuffies. Watercolor and water soluble graphite on paper. Final accordion-folded size: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547835874457-7W2GA11VV345ZCRD5M0P/AmberStene_zach46-pgs456_1500.jpg storing images - 46th Birthday Book – pages 4.5.6 Comparing heights. Watercolor and water soluble graphite on paper. Final accordion-folded size: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411407458277-5DJM3NVUA3TE4WQJWSH3/facade-1_figOnly_1000x1500dd.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411256457990-KURB084X3N4CB2GEV17G/release_figOnlyM_1000x1500.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411256289179-M2OD6EZMRE06PE6B7R0L/leverage_figWt_1000x1500.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411255983514-UYD98KGHDWOBFBAESBXP/vantages_figOnly_1000x1500.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411339572481-LZ3EDVFF62M4EFV9SHS0/counterfeit_figOnly_1000x1500dd.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533438108427-5EOCSC8VMWKAESN6E32U/counterfeit_figOnly_1000x1500dd.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490194390423-YG2VMZ3F9A8GDZR0J05L/VinePairs-joy_1000.jpg storing images - Joy Grape vines, seeds, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1481939742715-LKS52K05QOQQUV9E14IJ/VinePairs_onewhopoints-family_1500.jpg storing images - Prodigal / Family Grape vines, seeds, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1595613899505-G3M3XZM5FY56VL5SAVUK/AmberStene_Zach48_Pgs123_1500.jpg storing images - 48th Birthday Book – pages 1, 2 & 3 With new puppy Lazer Beam at Gabriel Park. Wall sitting at the dog park. Catching flakes in a mid March snow storm. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1595598242261-K04HJCYLES1JAWB11DN6/AmberStene_Zach48_covers_1500.jpg storing images - 48th Birthday Book - covers For each birthday of my son’s fourth decade, I made an accordion-folded book featuring his boys. Follow the arrows to see all, or jump to my nephew’s Gratitude Book. Covers: Long hair after months without haircuts due to Coved-19 shutdowns. Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. June 2020. Inside pages follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1595607262523-85DASISOF6DKNOVJ8Y76/AmberStene_Zach48_Pgs12_1500.jpg storing images - 48th Birthday Book – pages 1 & 2 With new puppy Lazer Beam at Gabriel Park. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1595607552537-7P788WDQUKAP3P3WTNM7/AmberStene_Zach48_Pg3_1500.jpg storing images - 48th Birthday Book – page 3 Catching flakes at Gabriel Park in mid March snow storm. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1595605828307-5OOIEWZMHGO1UMMD1EJB/AmberStene_Zach48_Pgs456_1500.jpg storing images - 48th Birthday Book – pages 4, 5, & 6 Comparing heights in mid June. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1523486455416-LZ3L2OEB0OOUCLTVHHF3/AmberStene_malcolm1Sketch_1500.jpg storing images - Malcolm. Before the haircut. 90-minute pose from Hipbone model. Walnut ink applied with a stick, white pen. April 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1563409164982-QGQBQFCC4S84EO2Y1K0G/aStene_OtterBase_noKaitlyn_1500.jpg storing images - Otter. Listening. Hipbone Studio model, base figure. Graphite and watercolor with gesso and walnut ink pouring. 15 x 11.5 inches, January/July 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1572646636461-IKSH0XIVLPU8YANRBH5H/aStene_Jayme_1500.jpg storing images - Jayme. In permanent rose. Hipbone Studio model in watercolor on paper. 6-hour pose. 11 x 15 inches, March 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1521836538417-QD2G298286HXS9ST4FRJ/AmberStene_Cecilia-Hipbone20March18_1500.jpg storing images - Cecilia. Ultramarine blues. 3-hour pose from Hipbone model. French ultramarine blue watercolor, walnut ink applied with a stick. March 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1440130688546-NY7LDS9WCEKVW1K6HE28/nude-Brannon2_2015June_LC.jpg storing images - Brannon standing 90 minute pose. Walnut ink on watercolor paper. June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1521086240167-2I34RL1K4XBJRFQ451C0/AmberStene_Madeline_Hip-Mar18_1500.jpg storing images - Madeline. Box and pillow. 30-minute pose from Hipbone model. Walnut ink applied with a stick. March 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1572642393063-7LK1IQEK78UONZETO5HR/aStene_AustinsBack30m_1500.jpg storing images - Austin. In transtition. Hipbone Studio model on walnut ink pouring. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. 15 x 11 inches, June 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1542833916816-C2HZKLCX0NKT9VOOISLN/release_figOnly_1500.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1632914804492-12E86WGPC1WJY56EI897/AmberStene_Beatrix2reclining_Barcelona-2021-9-26_1500.jpg storing images - Beatrix reclining. September 2021 An enhanced 55 minute drawing of a Life Drawing Barcelona model with watercolor, walnut ink, and graphite. 14 x 17 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1632914794399-VRWRRJ0GI7IJ18V9KT3B/AmberStene_Beatrix1seated_Barcelona2021-9-26_1500.jpg storing images - Beatrix seated. September 2021 An enhanced 55 minute drawing of a Life Drawing Barcelona model with watercolor, walnut ink, and graphite. 14 x 17 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1601507575983-534OIXBH51B1X3RH72KP/aStene_Rachel_27sept20_30m-Walnut1_1500.jpg storing images - Rachel in walnut. September 27, 2020 First 30-minute pose at Hipbone Studio. Walnut ink on hot press paper. 15x11 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1645124565362-K0FA8M0D766BIR3GCJGG/aStene_BeatrixSeated-13Feb22_1500hX.jpg storing images - Beatrix seated. February 2022. A drawing of Beatrix posing for Life Drawing Barcelona artists. Graphite and watercolor on salt textured Arches paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1652302919771-P1M0JTN6GFK306HGN9BM/YuccaPouring-30x22-1500d.jpg storing images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1719493184644-1DQAWQIEJFMEB3NFWB5O/TumamocFacingWest_iPhone.jpg storing images - Magnificent decay Watercolor on previously poured abstract, of decaying saguaro at the summit of Tumamoc Hill. 30 x 11 inches. 2024 http://www.amberstene.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2013-03-18 http://www.amberstene.com/elimination daily 0.75 2023-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139812278-0YN07HJMJ73B2YIDB9OQ/MFA_bubbles_1500w.jpg process of elimination - It became a self-fulfilling prophesy. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, ink, bubble liquid on paper 52.5 x 52.5 inches, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139812278-0YN07HJMJ73B2YIDB9OQ/MFA_bubbles_1500w.jpg process of elimination - It became a self-fulfilling prophesy. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, ink, bubble liquid on paper 52.5 x 52.5 inches, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139944590-1LTU2WQQCQSK5QQBCXS4/MFA_swimmer_1500w.jpg process of elimination - She hadn't noticed when it happened, just that it did. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal, gesso on paper 26 x 52.5 inches, 2008 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139942428-J9PJFVRSJRFVG6WL7K6X/MFA_rays_1500w.jpg process of elimination - Curiosity left her with no other choice. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic, gesso on paper 36 x 52.5 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139947195-F2TR1LPK6L3I2HKR81XD/MFA_tumbleweed_1500w.jpg process of elimination - Some were more threatening than others. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal, ink, gesso on paper 36 x 52.5 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139898180-ZDGCNZ7Z4FVZ6JLHZ4IP/MFA_diver_1500w.jpg process of elimination - What happened before then no longer mattered. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal on paper 36 x 52.5 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139946566-8GAOXJVU43QLDR8Y0EP4/MFA_lilypads_1500w.jpg process of elimination - He kept a safe distance from his figment. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, ink, charcoal on paper 52.5 x 26 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139809790-111ZBO70YGB7VILGSZ8Q/MFA_abyss_1500w.jpg process of elimination - This way, she could be another. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal on paper 52.5 x 26 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139809770-1M8CE7CD4SFRWHCX771J/MFA_anthill_1500w.jpg process of elimination - She just wanted to be ordinary. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal, gesso on paper 52.5 x 36 inches, 2008 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139900277-478PSUKVAIICK0ASJ85M/MFA_flamingo_1500w.jpg process of elimination - It was as if she were invisible. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal on paper 50 x 52.5 inches, 2008       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1410139898613-O0KT189SNXG9TJETNP9W/MFA_Cactus_1500w.jpg process of elimination - She wanted to do great things yet remain unimportant. From my MFA Thesis series, The Process of Elimination Graphite, charcoal, gesso on paper 26 x 52.5 inches, 2008 SOLD http://www.amberstene.com/home-images daily 0.75 2024-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1642527973975-LK8I9N4TDGJYEDNRPDOR/AmVaca-BandonBall_1500w.jpg home images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1642527973975-LK8I9N4TDGJYEDNRPDOR/AmVaca-BandonBall_1500w.jpg home images http://www.amberstene.com/reinventing daily 0.75 2023-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411504544351-H0AR3LQP17W096MITK1K/Vantages_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Vantages A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Vantages examines finding the internal strengths to navigate unfamiliar places. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411504544351-H0AR3LQP17W096MITK1K/Vantages_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Vantages A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Vantages examines finding the internal strengths to navigate unfamiliar places. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411505168885-IH7EHEJ9I6UWTBA8MZG2/Stratagem_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Stratagem A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Stratagem is about crafting a plan to integrate into an unfamiliar setting. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411505852415-ED4D4O8TJ06RMTC4LM18/Pretentious_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Prententious A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Pretentious considers issues surrounding the-attempt-to-become-another when used as a strategy to gain social acceptance. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490190626701-JM9YXHU2WRGFWNIVISOV/1_Cantilever_1500.jpg reinventing self - Cantilever A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Cantilever is about the uncertain transition from a known environment, to unknown surroundings. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490190719531-JUICPJWMWNL5WTPMLYLC/6_Chrysalis_1500.jpg reinventing self - Chrysalis A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Chrysalis examines how transitory our lives have become as shaped by contemporary times. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 20 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490190806775-ADFFWKXZ1P2TK9PSFHXC/3_Unfurl_1500.jpg reinventing self - Unfurl A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Unfurl addresses how when embracing new experiences, we are more open to exposing our vulnerabilities. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 20 x 26 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411509558645-SCZ3TRV0U7ASJBPI62AO/7_Release_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Release A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Release speaks to the burden of the past weighing on the desire to reinvent oneself. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 20 x 26 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490190908603-RQMMHPJGKXQL5GZFA5B1/8_Compartmentalize_1500.jpg reinventing self - Compartmentalize A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Compartmentalize offers an introspective approach to finding meaning in the overwhelming choices we encounter. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 31.5 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411510868591-QON0BXED5CYWA0AC33W4/Leverage_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Leverage A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Leverage examines the power of intuitive perspective. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 31.5 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411510969512-T2BTUX58324UOZCG8MW8/Counterfeit_1500.jpg reinventing self - Counterfeit A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Counterfeit is about pursuing an original self in a climate where conforming is revered. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 26 inches, 2014 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490190985390-BQMHUP3Q6ULDJELWPVUK/11_Threshold_1500.jpg reinventing self - Threshold A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Threshold explores our shifting level of tolerance as we habituate to a changing environment. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo 26 x 26 inches, 2014 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1490193560274-GYP9V16J1AT0O4MNMYNZ/12_FacadeTriptych_1500D.png reinventing self - Facade A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Facade shows how power and grace can be driven by perception. Watercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo Each panel: 26 x 16 inches Triptych: 26 x 48 inches, 2014 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411511552374-E5Q7FJAWY3860FJXMD19/Facade-1_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Facade A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Facade shows how power and grace can be driven by perception. atercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo Left panel: 26 x 16 inches Triptych: 26 x 48 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411511551779-PPYA5S8J4CEFD4ADYGZK/Facade-2_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Facade A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Facade shows how power and grace can be driven by perception. atercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo Left panel: 26 x 16 inches Triptych: 26 x 48 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411511556644-XZDE8XWR6FBDKC1E4VN5/Facade-3_1500w.jpg reinventing self - Facade A collaborative work from the series, Reinventing Self by Amber Stene & Jodi Lightner. Facade shows how power and grace can be driven by perception. atercolor, ink, graphite on Yupo Left panel: 26 x 16 inches Triptych: 26 x 48 inches, 2014 http://www.amberstene.com/home daily 1.0 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1740605132913-A2WFY5O3O5BA5VY08YWH/YuccaPouring-30x22-1500.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533570006484-G7W10C4IMBHFLPJ81G44/ss-sharedBarriers_1500flopCover.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1740605132913-A2WFY5O3O5BA5VY08YWH/YuccaPouring-30x22-1500.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1642525654931-O8Y8A3RNXH4F4BQ91T6B/AmVaca-BandonBall_1500.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533441390553-H7PRJL9MLMO1ESN6DAYZ/ss-sharedBarriers_1500flopCover.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533440825444-D0JLDXDD7UU186D5NEE9/ss-sharedBarriers_1500flopCover.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533437566829-NIJBKL7QAP6E2SXJISJ6/ss-sharedBarriers_sq.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411255982995-LA488REYLYNJ2K08BLD4/stratagem_figOnly_1000x1500.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1533437830891-7SJPHMJUFZFC2SYXN2NA/ss-sharedBarriers_1500+flop.jpg | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1477932297123-W9462DNRG7L2NJA2W41Z/counterfeit_figOnly_1000x1500dd.jpg | http://www.amberstene.com/self-similarity daily 0.75 2024-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479325429273-ERNN4YE1L2FRK0REX5A8/9-TheIneffableExchange_as-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The ineffable exchange. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, cut Mylar on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479325429273-ERNN4YE1L2FRK0REX5A8/9-TheIneffableExchange_as-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The ineffable exchange. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, cut Mylar on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1470794443192-JVGGJQX4EOYTBOCUNFTV/9-Exchange_As_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The ineffable exchange. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1477606344085-3W4X9SSDAQD8SEXWV1F9/7-DiscoveringABrilliantAntithesis_As-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Discovering a brilliant antithesis. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1470794415874-FTKXMEM5IZML8YZOAKFC/7-Antithesis_As_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Discovering a brilliant antithesis. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1480567012550-5DR4QKO3F6P467T19SP3/8-AssimilationOfBelief_As-jl-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Assimilation of belief. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, walnut ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1470794432211-8UNCFU46KLRQOC69JATK/8-ByExample_As_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Assimilation of belief. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1459214503251-82GFGQD8D9CNECCOWMIS/balancingAct_jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Balancing act. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458236537371-SW44P4PU8Q9JGA8BDFII/balancingAct_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Balancing act. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1459214583758-AEWYOO1GBO8S3VQC7MSI/keepingItTogether_jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Yielding to conformity. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458236531644-V4F4IQBM6Q2XXJKZRLW7/keepingItTogether_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Yielding to conformity. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP. 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1459214666528-59RTCS0HGJARQS5AAAAZ/passiveNegatiations_jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Passive negotiations. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458236522052-384SV7ZKAVA8JEHBZ6EQ/passiveNegotiations_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Passive negotiations. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479325872694-ZTG82QM15Z6XZA2SCQQM/1-ALapseInConversation_as-jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - A lapse in conversation. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the rope contribution by Jodi, and the grass added by Amber. Watercolor, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458236886010-LVE5HCPZZO7DQVH722GS/A+lapse+in+conversation_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - A lapse in conversation. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1477602159745-WE3A9AZILDKTBT53RWN6/2-TheDifferenceInSeekingTruth_as-jl-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The difference in seeking truth. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1477602265066-FL2QCBNWIW9WGU04N91R/2-TheDifferenceInSeekingTruth_as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The difference in seeking truth. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1461173671553-3CO9NIDWWEZLAVFZZ804/TheWeightOfSelectiveMemory_as-jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The weight of selective memory. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458236905341-MW30LOEUK4YNUYA9COT3/The+weight+of+selective+memory_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The weight of selective memory. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Amber. Watercolor, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479325522394-D7023T97UJ80OXSSKP3O/10-leapIntoAVoid_jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Borrowed affirmation. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1470794457324-STI79ERM49TRABZMDCZV/10-leapIntoAVoid_jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Borrowed affirmation. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1475509914062-0EXBDY3OS0PJTVSW6HIW/11-TheNotionOfSelf-similarity_jl-as.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The notion of self-similarity. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479400471663-A5IY1UWXYSEZBKU3QM29/11-TheNotionOfSelfSimilarity_jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - The notion of self-similarity. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Watercolor on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 30 x 22 inches, 2016   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1479401614550-ABM2FE44WUPB17LP80B3/12_Capable%29fMovingMountains_jl-as_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Incremental shift in navigation. From the collaborative series, The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 2* This work shows the second contribution by Amber. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 *See next page for an earlier phase of this work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1480566997485-T2TCAWA142QMEXS09T3A/12-CapableOfMovingMountains_jl_1500.jpg The notion of self-similarity - Incremental shift in navigation. From the collaborative series,The notion of self-similarity by Amber Stene and Jodi Lightner. Phase 1 This beginning work shows the first contribution by Jodi. Watercolor, ink, graphite on 300 lb. Fabriano Artistico HP, 22 x 30 inches, 2016 http://www.amberstene.com/from-life-archives daily 0.75 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1577734911768-XZCS747YVQO48I5M5UB9/AStene_IsanSeated-hipboneDec2019_1500.jpg from life archives - Isan. Placid performance. Hipbone model, long pose. Walnut ink and watercolor over previously drawn gessoed paper. 15 x 11 inches. December 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1577734911768-XZCS747YVQO48I5M5UB9/AStene_IsanSeated-hipboneDec2019_1500.jpg from life archives - Isan. Placid performance. Hipbone model, long pose. Walnut ink and watercolor over previously drawn gessoed paper. 15 x 11 inches. December 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1575126715879-YSBTYTV5OADN3E8EA7GM/AmberStene_Brooke-gentleSolitude_Hip-Nov19%E2%80%931500.jpg from life archives - Brooke. Antithetical solitude. Hipbone model, long pose. Walnut ink and watercolor over previously drawn gessoed paper. 11 x 15 inches. November 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1573708399019-N7EPATBI1RCO0JBC9DYV/AmberStene_TisaEndurance_1500.jpg from life archives - Tisa. Concealed truth. Hipbone model, 3-hour pose. Walnut ink and watercolor over previously drawn gessoed paper. 15 x 11 inches. November 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1572642427452-XBWC6HJHKLMNFA2XRPUS/aStene_KristaSymbioticAct-Aug19_1500.jpg from life archives - Krista. Symbiotic act. Hipbone Studio model, 3-hour pose. Walnut ink and watercolor on gessoed paper. 11 x 15 inches, August 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1572642441284-6MW1L0UX9AR6JZOONGBI/aStene_LikeHeidi30m_1500.jpg from life archives - Pensive. Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink, watercolor, and water soluble graphite on paper. 15 x 11 inches, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1563409115915-600VL8HHVO8G7PQGTPH5/aStene%E2%80%93OtterBase_KaitlynInFront_1500.jpg from life archives - Otter, Kaitlyn. Listening. Hipbone Studio models layered figures. Graphite and watercolor with gesso and walnut ink pouring. 15 x 11.5 inches, January/July 2019. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1560380030726-3MOX67HK11JZQUYBJ0EX/AmberStene_AustinLiminal_1500.jpg from life archives - Austin. Liminal state. Hipbone Studio model, 6 hour pose. Watercolor and walnut ink on previously treated gessoed paper. 15.25 x 11.25 inches, June 2019. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1559083940008-ZQEPOHRHSQXTJ07LPX0J/AmberStene_Mirabelle-Equ1_Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Equanimity 1. Hipbone Studio model, embellished 30-minute pose. Walnut ink on previously drawn gessoed paper. 12 x 8.75 inches, February 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1573104587756-HG0UG7WNL25DCKXOZU99/AmberStene_MirabelleEquanimity1_Feb2019_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Equanimity 1. Hipbone Studio model, embellished 30-minute pose. Walnut ink on previously drawn gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches, February 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1559082568459-9AQL42EM6WDVT4O90O3V/AmberStene_Mirabelle26May19_1500dpi.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Equanimity 2. Hipbone Studio model, embellished 30-minute pose. Watercolor and walnut ink on previously drawn gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches, May 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551207976094-A1D2E5G6ATS7QAYGCQK5/AmberStene_Mirabelle_Dreads-hip-23Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Coronation. Drawing of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 11 x 8 inches. February 2019. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551143946318-PUQ1D8U7IS8GKIDI50ED/AmberStene_Mirabelle_handsHip-hipbone23Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Adorned. Drawing of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 11.5 x 8 inches. February 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551806880616-8FTFY8JNXAWX9IQ44A47/AmberStene_LauraSurreal-Hip30-Mar19_1500.jpg from life archives - Laura. Surreal seclusion. Drawing of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn gessoed paper. 8 x 14 inches. March 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1550680682776-EZ18VW0651NQGJ0A0QO8/AmberStene_KaitlynStateOfAbstraction_Hip30m-17Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Kaitlyn. In a state of abstraction. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 12.5 x 10 inches. February 2019. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1550866474999-5Y4L1JIV10ZCGSOPF6E8/AmberStene_KaitlynAttitude-Hip30-17Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Kaitlyn. Tentative attitude. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches. February 2019. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548966770962-N9KZ0BUBN5CEKGX2OOWD/AmberStene_Brooke-Hip-30Jan19_1500.jpg from life archives - Brooke. Daydreaming. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 10 x 16 inches. January 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549233326732-L6WKNUEFQD7LJ5J8LPIZ/AmberStene_BrookeSeated-Hip30Jan19_1500.jpg from life archives - Brooke. Last pose. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 14 x 10 inches. January 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547616276200-0QTN6YFYNF897Z2WOQ7T/AmberStene_Holly_Hip-Jan19_1500.jpg from life archives - Holly. Body sculptor. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model during 76th Model Marathon. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches. January 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1546492716003-MVO3D3SGYZAMI9SKUTBB/AmberStene_KaitlynColorcircles_HipDec29_1500.jpg from life archives - Kaitlyn. Surrounded by color circles. Two 15-minute drawings with water soluble graphite on watercolor color circle demos. December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1546050199131-WW7PHHJS59DKNN8T0UZ2/AmberStene_Kaitlyn_Hip1-Dec18_1500.jpg from life archives - Kaitlyn. Stage lighting. 2-day long pose of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on beet juice treated drawing paper with PBA sizing. 15.5 x 10.5 inches. December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1542913882049-YDTW22XEK4MQ9U7PZ6RN/AmberStene_RachelMback-hip30-Nov18_1500.jpg from life archives - Rachel. River of tresses. 30 minute pose of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on beet juice treated paper. November 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1562958909790-VMEYE12JFML4I3IBQ75Y/Astene_OtterSeatedBase_noWt1500.jpg from life archives - Otter. Commitment. Hipbone Studio model, base figure darkened. Graphite and watercolor with gesso and walnut ink pouring. 15 x 11.5 inches, January/July 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551575031469-9YPSGVFG36PH0MA5EC5X/AmberStene_RachelM-hipb30m_1500.jpg from life archives - Rachel. Sunday morning métier. 30 minute pose of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on gesso treated paper. 15 x 11 inches. November 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1541185809021-IAOE8840UAG50SLJOFY9/AmberStene_Mirabelle_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Almost contrapposto. 3-hour pose from Hipbone Studio model. Watercolor, walnut ink and water soluble graphite on treated paper. 14.5 x 11.25 inches. October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1531162059894-SIUE411UO93Z799JHBDB/AmberStene_Madeline_Hip-3July18_1500.jpg from life archives - Madeline. Private thought. 3-hour pose from Hipbone Studio model. Watercolor and water soluble graphite on gesso & walnut ink treated paper. 15 x 11 inches. July 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1530645953896-KVL5XKL6ZTB1440MF37P/AmberStene_GabrielleStanding_Hip-July18_1500.jpg from life archives - Gabrielle. Attitude. 15-minute pose from Hipbone model. Water soluble graphite and watercolor on paper. July 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1530645966063-JOHM9BVUT68D13YGYA9E/AmberStene_GabrielleSeated_Hip-July18_1500.jpg from life archives - Gabrielle. Contemplating. 30-minute pose from Hipbone model. Water soluble graphite and watercolor on paper. July 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1526248518686-QGFBLPCRFM84UPM8XUHO/AmberStene_Skye-hipbone13May2018_1500.jpg from life archives - Skye. Chignon with bangs. Two 15-minute poses from Hipbone model. Water soluble graphite on spray-gessoed paper. May 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1558840607187-2IH5XOBJTMOMZU5VC1O8/amberStene_Gabrielle_77thMarathon_May19_1500.jpg from life archives - Gabrielle. Earrings. 50-minute pose from Hipbone Studio’s 77th Model Marathon. Walnut ink and watercolor on previously painted gessoed paper. May, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1458754269231-G3GMJQ692TO44416JFM7/nude-jilingYupoAfter_1500.jpg from life archives - Jiling in lotus, day 3 Color added to day 2 image. Watercolor on Yupo at Hipbone Studio's long pose, day 3, March 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1461174817293-L41N8TXQ2M6NHNRHZI3S/nude-brookeYupoDay2_1500.jpg from life archives - Brooke with necklace. Figurative studies from live models. Watercolor on Yupo painted at Hipbone Studio's long pose, day 2, April 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1523555468964-OXNZBI7KJY60SZC7Y2LM/amberStene_maggieResting.jpg from life archives - Maggie. On red satin. From Hipbone model, long pose, watercolor on paper. 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1436649821147-6PO1XZM5WZBURPOYALUZ/nude_KayleighWcLong_.jpg from life archives - Kayleigh seated The following works are from select life drawing sessions. Long pose. Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper. 21.5 x 15 inches, June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1440130578715-HJGCJHBSX075JJXZ88J2/nude-kayleighSeated_2015June_Hip.jpg from life archives - Kayleigh seated 2 hour pose. Walnut ink on watercolor paper. June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1559014452114-MLJCYDOI0LZLYONI66BF/AmberStene_Mirabelle26May19_1500.jpg from life archives - Mirabelle. Equanimity. Hipbone Studio model, embellished after 30-minute pose. Watercolor and walnut ink on previously drawn gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches, May 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1440130717412-5WFCRX2W82PEAAV7N15Y/nude-briansBack_2015June_LC.jpg from life archives - Brian. Cast shadow. 2 hour pose. Walnut ink on watercolor paper. June 2015 * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1436650873453-YDGR7XNCL5O48N7IMT7O/nude-kayleigh2_2015june_Hip.jpg from life archives - Kayleigh. Still life. 30 minute pose. Walnut ink on paper. June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1440130479206-352956PLSZUMNRQSRPMD/nude-kayleigh1_2015june_Hip.jpg from life archives - Kayleigh reclining 30 minute pose. Walnut ink on paper. June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1444663859037-1IL3PR0EDWV08L0MOZOF/image-asset.jpeg from life archives - Reclining model 30 minute pose, ink pencil, white acrylic on Stonehenge Kraft paper. October 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551763925457-ORBKZ4RQ5AU2VKWI7ZDQ/AmberStene_LauraInForest-HipMar2019_1500.jpg from life archives - Laura. Surreal seclusion. Drawing of Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 8 x 14 inches. March 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1442414803818-T6X2N6TAH97KKOJYJXWJ/image-asset.jpeg from life archives - Shondra - 3 poses Each pose 5 minutes. Watercolor pencil on gessoed cardboard. From Hipbone Studio's 66th Model Marathon, September 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411668893667-J3DKYSV301HKLM1CBEDG/vulnerability.jpg from life archives - Vulnerability From the series Revealing Self. Charcoal, gesso, dripped latex paint on gessoed paper. 42 x 42 inches, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411660232046-3MZZ6Y29CAY3O6EEPUUE/Touch.jpg from life archives - Touch From the series Revealing Self. Charcoal, gesso, dripped latex paint on gessoed paper. 42 x 42 inches, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1550680675504-4B0THOM8V1KZH5KNIODO/AmberStene_KaitlynACertainAttitude-Hip30-17Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives - Kaitlyn. A certain attitude. 30-minute drawing from Hipbone Studio model. Walnut ink on previously drawn spray-gessoed paper. 12 x 9 inches. February 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411660227253-7Z38KMPPUKB36SZI649M/Strength.jpg from life archives - Strength From the series Revealing Self. Charcoal, gesso, dripped latex paint on gessoed paper. 42 x 42 inches, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411660357708-CRQ289VT7IKHCHR0BIUW/intimacy.jpg from life archives - Intimacy From the series Revealing Self. Charcoal, gesso, dripped latex paint on gessoed paper. 42 x 42 inches, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1551207830127-7GNJ5MFNZPAPTJPWM30X/AmberStene_Mirabelle_Dreads-hip-23Feb19_1500.jpg from life archives http://www.amberstene.com/the-boy-books daily 0.75 2024-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657381463728-NW1ZNR6LZTQ30J0HCABS/zs50BoyBook-coversVert_1500.jpg the boy books - 50th Birthday Book - covers For each birthday of my son’s fourth decade, I made an accordion-folded book featuring his two sons. Here’s one more 5-inch square accordion-folded birthday book. Happy 50th Birthday, Zach! Family portrait at the dog park on the last day of Christmas vacation, 2021. Watercolor on cardboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657381463728-NW1ZNR6LZTQ30J0HCABS/zs50BoyBook-coversVert_1500.jpg the boy books - 50th Birthday Book - covers For each birthday of my son’s fourth decade, I made an accordion-folded book featuring his two sons. Here’s one more 5-inch square accordion-folded birthday book. Happy 50th Birthday, Zach! Family portrait at the dog park on the last day of Christmas vacation, 2021. Watercolor on cardboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657381487567-K1SO8SUUYUMJ0YADZS8F/zs50BoyBook-1_1500.jpg the boy books - 50th Birthday Book - page 1 Max picks up his graduation award at Odyssey’s graduation ceremony, June 11, 2022. He and his friends shaved their heads for graduation. Watercolor on Fabriano Artistico before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657381501502-HSYS0DXB2E6POSF41RJW/zs50BoyBook-23_1500.jpg the boy books - 50th Birthday Book – pages 2 & 3 Leo, Lazor and Zach on a hike in the west trails, Tucson, December 2021. Watercolor on Fabriano Artistico before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657381511130-GFRR64TZMIFQAZ3BGBJC/zs50BoyBook-456_1500.jpg the boy books - 50th Birthday Book - pages 4, 5 & 6 Max cheating during the height comparison shot with Leo, June 2022. Watercolor on Fabriano Artistico before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1640922324048-AAHNWWIEKX30W6QG6ZW5/AmberStene_Zach49-boybookCovers_1500w.jpg the boy books - 49th Birthday Book – covers Boys leaping off rocks a Cannon Beach, Lazor in his new bed. Walnut ink and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. June-December 2021. Inside pages follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1640922391502-YYWB4WGVG93GL5IGVV6K/AmberStene_Zach49-boybookUntrim1-2_1500w.jpg the boy books - 49th Birthday Book – pages 1 & 2 After growing his hair out during Covid-19 shutdowns, Leo decided to keep the longer look. Max prefers his shorter. Watercolor on Arches featuring a limited color pallet. This shows work before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1640922424218-3K31ZJIUXAXUGDF57APX/AmberStene_Zach49-boybookUntrim3_1500.jpg the boy books - 49th Birthday Book – Page 3 Zach and Aleks with Lazor at the dog park. Watercolor on Arches featuring a limited color pallet. This shows work before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1640922507295-LS8HA21IU0WPBQWZYFDB/AmberStene_Zach49-boybookUntrim4-5-6_1500w.jpg the boy books - 49th Birthday Book - pages 4, 5 & 6 Comparing heights shows Max is still taller than Leo, although both boys are taller than ever. Watercolor on Arches featuring a limited color pallet. This shows work before trimming to 5” high x 30” wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1597359466008-DA3Q1X8ZK5ZBQOH2L7TK/AmberStene_Zs48_cover1crp_1500.jpg the boy books - 48th Birthday Book For each birthday of my son’s fourth decade, I made an accordion-folded book featuring his boys. Covers: Long hair after months without haircuts due to Coved-19 shutdowns. Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. June 2020. Inside pages follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1597359588458-MSJMM4FJYW1HPK5RJU5K/AmberStene_Zs48_covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 48th Birthday Book – covers Boys with long hair after months without haircuts due to Covid-19 shutdowns. Watercolor over gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. June 2020. Inside pages follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1597358695777-VBQS9NZ5CW0VIY9EBWNK/AmberStene_Zs48p23_1500.jpg the boy books - 48th Birthday Book - pages 2.3 With new puppy Lazer Beam at Gabriel Park. Sitting on the wall at the winter dog park. Watercolor on Arches paper. Flat trimmed size of finished book: 5x30-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1597358702718-GW39VLEXOWMCTR81KRTO/AmberStene_Zs48p456_7in_1500.jpg the boy books - 48th Birthday Book - pages 4.5.6 Comparing heights in mid June. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Folded, trimmed size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1578500463645-G7EG74VD4ROCPMVKFXMW/AmberStene_Zach47-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 47th Birthday Book - covers Covers: See-sawing at Spring Garden Park in the summer of 2019. Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2019. Inside pages follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1579481455024-XU9KVL5NH2V03G7CBM3B/AmberStene_zach47-pgs123_1500.jpg the boy books - 47th Birthday Book – pages 1, 2 & 3 Boys showing their Floss Dance skills. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1579481460116-18Q1ERGE6VQGXBZLZ7ZI/AmberStene_zach47-pgs456_1500.jpg the boy books - 47th Birthday Book – pages 4.5.6 Boys comparing heights. Watercolor on Arches paper before trimming. Final trimmed and folded size of finished book: 5x5-inches. 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548100511035-4VMGICYA0KI9L0L9VJ38/AmberStene_zach46-coversH_1500.jpg the boy books - 46th Birthday Book – covers Covers: Boys standing back-to-back in the summer of 2018. Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548100540767-HP1479NQOUUP17HT4H44/AmberStene_zach46-allPages_1500.jpg the boy books - 46th Birthday Book – inside With Kibkib, favorite stuffies, and comparing heights. Watercolor and water soluble graphite on paper. Each column is 3 pages. Final accordion-folded size: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547837082120-ZYR2K68GZANECDKH00VV/AmberStene_Zach45-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 45th Birthday Book - covers At the Oregon beach. Walnut ink and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547837092364-0GSDYGOIFLFUBLOQRMWR/AmberStene_Zach45-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - 45th Birthday Book - pages 1.2 Before the race at Gabriel Park, July 2016. Watercolor on paper. Two untrimmed pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547837102561-VD5WLK6S2YKO76P95TOB/AmberStene_Zach45-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - 45th Birthday Book - pages 3.4 Freeing butterflies at Auntie Hazel’s Celebration of Life, May 2017. Gaming on Dad’s iPhone. Watercolor on paper. Two untrimmed pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1547837114347-GV5G4VTAAKHQUWYB2FOD/AmberStene_Zach45-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 45th Birthday Book - pages 6.7 Watching a karate lesson, and new mohawk. Watercolor on paper. Two untrimmed pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548010268220-S7QTOJSQIQDQGIU091J2/AmberStene_Zach44-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 44th Birthday Book - covers Father & sons, Mother and sons, at Joshua Tree National Monument. Walnut ink and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548010268093-Z8TSOU74AB1SU42N8ZUH/AmberStene_Zach44-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - 44th Birthday Book - pages 1.2 Sitting on a cop motorcycle, standing with Police horse at Multnomah Days in August 2015. Walnut ink and water soluble graphite on paper. Each page: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548010277886-3MKXKD4POW8S044U7F3T/AmberStene_Zach44-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - 44th Birthday Book - pages 3.4 Inside the antique train at the Forestry Center after seeing art at the Sitka Invitational, November 2015. Walnut ink and water soluble graphite on paper. Each page: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548010278118-60RZ7KF8BLXTOS4EPBV3/AmberStene_Zach44-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 44th Birthday Book - pages 5.6 Playing T-ball and shooting hoops. Posing in front of new Renegade, May 2016. Walnut ink and water soluble graphite on paper. Each page: 5x5-inches. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548093943262-W6FLZEBVU6H9RU99CFES/AmberStene_Zach43-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 43rd Birthday Book - covers Abstract cover art by one of the boys. Watercolor on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548093946633-9X66LPDCBDXYXLDS470S/AmberStene_Zach43-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - 43rd Birthday Book - pages 1.2 Boys playing on snake-like teeter-totter while parents run 5K. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548098402170-EPEXLI0M2LHMW2871EU9/AmberStene_Zach43-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - 43rd Birthday Book - pages 3.4 Boy scout, soccer, and playing with dad’s model chopper. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548098401812-G9DRB4HDS6C9OWUEB22Q/AmberStene_Zach43-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 43rd Birthday Book - pages 5.6 Sand castle building with feathers at the beach. Dad twirling boys with infectious laughter. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548095868516-LLXHNE2GX9OCXSNOJ68K/AmberStene_Zach42-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - 42nd Birthday Book - covers Cover art by the boys: abstract with watercolor on cardboard, figures with graphite and gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548093928944-GDEKL2ODZD55RNZ4JF9M/AmberStene_Zach42-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - 42nd Birthday Book - pages 1.2 Loosing first tooth eating mac’n’cheese. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548093932934-CCK114AEA5QIHYHR03ME/AmberStene_Zach42-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - 42nd Birthday Book - pages 3.4 Winter day portrait. Older brother reading to younger brother at bedtime. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548093936996-ZTGPGT2DKI1LQA9WIPYK/AmberStene_Zach42-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 42nd Birthday Book - pages 5.6 Sucking on a sucker. Brothers riding sled on a snowy slope at Gabriel Park. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548219270572-L27UA71YTVFOQS90FFAL/AmberStene_Zach41-frontCover_750.jpg the boy books - 41st Birthday Book - cover Kite theme. Gesso and graphite on cardboard. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548219261957-CP069434F4CTH21TGNBY/AmberStene_Zach41-accordion_1500b.jpg the boy books - 41st Birthday Book - accordion view Assembled accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 30x5-inches, folded to 5x5-inches. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548219288392-TZW739V3ZLAR76628WTL/AmberStene_Zach41-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - 41st Birthday Book - pages 1.2 Left-handed drawing on new chalkboard, flying a kite at Gabriel Park, September 2012. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548219288313-QHOXPNOIQ03Z9NT6F5AF/AmberStene_Zach41-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - 41st Birthday Book - pages 3.4 Throwing a water ballon, 2nd birthday party, February 2013. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548219291524-5FH4867P8JVYW0GAQQYP/AmberStene_Zach41-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 41st Birthday Book - pages 5.6 Fast walking downhill at Gabriel Park. Father and son. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548275585045-1YPFUM5PR9TQAZEOJWPS/AmberStene_zach40-Cover_750.jpg the boy books - 40th Birthday Book - cover Watercolor and gesso on cardboard. 5-inch square. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548275841768-EN4TUS2VCDPA3NLEI3FI/AmberStene_Zach40-accordion_1500.jpg the boy books - 40th Birthday Book - accordion view Assembled accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 30x5-inches, folded to 5x5-inches. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548275870100-GDWJNLZU1GJ8JWFT2ODM/AmberStene_zach40-pgs1-2-3_1500.jpg the boy books - 40th Birthday Book - pages 1.2.3 Eating grass and sweeping patio, 2012. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548275870097-NV52ERG8K2MSLG5O2Y4N/AmberStene_zach40-pgs4-5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - 40th Birthday Book - pages 4.5.6 Dancing with bubbles, in a swing at the red park. Watercolor on paper. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549257353344-AUBVDTO9T8KOANHJ1Y9Z/AmberStene_Leo-frontCover_1500.jpg the boy books - Second Son, First Months – cover Gesso on cardboard. 5x5-inches. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549257348305-ALRWVCQ0BYUG29J42RRT/AmberStene_Leo-Accordion_1500.jpg the boy books - Second Son, First Months – accordion view Assembled accordion folded book. Final trimmed book: 30x5 inches, folded to 5x5 inches. Watercolor and walnut ink on paper. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549257353502-B0UDZGYVO7TCOJJHEPYY/AmberStene_Leo-p1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - Second Son, First Months – pages 1.2 Getting good at crawling and posing for pics. Watercolor and walnut ink on paper. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549257359480-TMW09QCU8X5ZRT8PW8MT/AmberStene_Leo-p3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - Second Son, First Months – pages 3.4 Balloon fun. Watercolor and walnut ink on paper. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1549257359327-81ZM89GD4N41WMBZS6FE/AmberStene_Leo-p5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - Second Son, First Months – pages 5.6 Toy giraffe and walker. Watercolor and walnut ink on paper. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548044480087-0I6HJ1S59G2US3VDUE2W/AmberStene_JCR-covers_1500.jpg the boy books - Gratitude Book - covers To thank my nephew for his generosity, I painted this 5-inch square accordion-folded book featuring his family. Backlit world traveler, 2009. Family shadow, 2015. Gesso on cardboard. Each cover: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548044480658-TT30H8L2T3PKU89E58H8/AmberStene_JCR-pgs1-2_1500.jpg the boy books - Gratitude Book - pages 1.2 Seven-months pregnant, 2006. Mother and son riding a streetcar, 2007. Watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548044489572-YZKL8DMIO3XYZ8HAME8T/AmberStene_JCR-pgs3-4_1500.jpg the boy books - Gratitude Book - pages 3.4 Favorite toy, collecting sand at the riverfront, 2008. Watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1548044490520-1SXO3MHMK2CUJ7SD95XZ/AmberStene_JCR-pgs5-6_1500.jpg the boy books - Gratitude Book - pages 5.6 Two cousins, 2009. Portrait at Tokyo’s Tire Park (Nishi Rokugo Koen), 2015. Watercolor on paper. Two pages of accordion-folded book. Final trimmed book: 5x5-inches. 2018 http://www.amberstene.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056257367-4MHL7HX1DX0GDLJU06MB/aStene_Joanna2-20Mar22_72%3A1500.jpg from life - Embedded From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056257367-4MHL7HX1DX0GDLJU06MB/aStene_Joanna2-20Mar22_72%3A1500.jpg from life - Embedded From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056443391-OKQXGN325K7V8KZ6OCGU/aStene_Joanna1-20Mar22_7201500.jpg from life - Immersed From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056547282-MUQFVAA5FH8GUCYJ7KJD/aStene_Joanna2-20Mar22_72%3A1500.jpg from life - Converged From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056582416-BHN84M31EJJ3OUIN9WPZ/aStene_BarcGeorgina-21Feb22Reclining_1700W.jpg from life - Absorbed From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056690308-HS01MJN2IRHNWXNMYNT7/AmberStene_Georgina_1allH_Barcelona-28Feb21_1500.jpg from life - Muse From a 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056473598-0LJ6VJ2EL9UJLUC9XEIO/aStene_BeatrixSeated-13Feb22_1500hX.jpg from life - Aware From a 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 22x15.25 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725056591903-03XI0BP5TZPD1TNZW9L8/aStene_Barc_Georgina-Sept21Straddle_1500.jpg from life - Blue hair From a 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model. Watercolor on paper textured with walnut ink. 17x14 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1637807529854-LL0Z1ATLUASEF92YUVVR/aStene_AnnaSeatedRed21Nov21_1500.jpg from life - Anna seated 2. November 2021 Limited pallet watercolor on previously poured paper with salt texture. 14 x 17 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1637807542819-DNL0U5OSV9WOCNAISH5L/aStene_AnnaStanding21Nov21-ps_1500.jpg from life - Anna standing. November 2021 Limited pallet watercolor on previously poured paper with salt texture. 17 x 14 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1634050618508-2LZ78GMH1LY8JYAHKGB0/aStene_Barcelona_MariaSeated2021-10-10_1500.jpg from life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1636651079962-GOGWNT71Z2RNON7GYJSL/aStene_Judith7Nov21_1500.jpg from life - Judith. November 2021. Watercolor sketch on yellow ochre pouring of Life Drawing Barcelona model Judith. 14 x 17 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1634051354426-PD7O7MAQYW4XTCKNMKX6/aStene_Barcelona_MariaSeated2021-10-10_1500.jpg from life - Maria in lotus. October 2021 Walnut ink and watercolor on previously poured paper. Model, Maria from Life Drawing Barcelona. 17 x 14 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1634682272459-0O4979XX8J5BRHUS7VRB/aStene_Barcelona_MariaEdge2021-10-10_1500.jpg from life - Maria on the edge. October 2021 Walnut ink and watercolor on poured paper of Life Drawing Barcelona model, Maria. 17 x 14 inches. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1623173846227-TSQK15XFGBR02HQNB12R/aStene_CelesteBarcelonaAsleep-6June21_1500.jpg from life - Celeste, dozing. June 2021. An enhanced 55 minute drawing with graphite and walnut ink on previously salt-textured paper. Life Drawing Barcelona model. 14 x 17 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1622000462479-J73UJ5ZP69OAPZ4RAXS1/PalomaSeated3-2021_1500.jpg from life - Paloma seated. March 2021 Limited palette watercolor on previously salt-textured paper. Paloma from Life Drawing Barcelona. 20 x 15 inches SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1615830723256-YZDV9WMJNRW5KHA35882/aStene_Paloma_1_Barcelona7Mar21_1500.jpg from life - Paloma reclined. March 2021 Limited palette watercolor on previously salt-textured paper. Paloma from Life Drawing Barcelona. 15 x 22 inches SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1613757194417-DYVEIFITESTT36FB1HPO/aStene_Barc_JoannaAlex_Feb2021_1500h.jpg from life - Joanna & Alex. February 2021 From an embellished 2 hour study of Life Drawing Barcelona models. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 15.25x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1612983878853-V8B3JM0UXNGG78OEZYHT/AmberStene_MariaBarcelona-2-7-21%E2%80%931500.jpg from life - Maria. February 2021 From an embellished 55-minute study of Life Drawing Barcelona model Maria. Watercolor on previously poured salt textured paper. 11x15.25 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1612464021773-3TF25X1IJA9WIQCH3IKS/AmberStene_BeatrixViolet-Jan21_1500.jpg from life - Beatrix. Reclining. January 2021 From a 55-minutes study of @beatrixarias from @lifedrawingbarcelona. Watercolor on previously poured paper. 11x15.25 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1611624393674-V0L102NE1WD4IUFIWDDV/AmberStene_BeatriceBarcelona-Jan2021_1500.jpg from life - Beatrix. Encircled. January 2021 A 55-minute study in limited palette watercolor from a Life Drawing Barcelona model. On previously poured paper. 11x15.25-inches. * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1611004506625-5DPYJCD1IZSQ3UYFTPSR/AmberStene_Yuhniversia_BrclonaJan21_1500.jpg from life - Yuhniversia. January 2021 A 55-minute study in cool complementary watercolor from a Life Drawing Barcelona model. On previously poured paper. 11x15.25-inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1609288919807-EEPGSY70E4MYK8ZF2QP9/AmberStene_JoannaBarcelonaOct2020_1500.jpg from life - Joanna. October 2020 Joanna from Life Drawing Barcelona in a 55-minute study. Walnut ink and watercolor on poured paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1603501561432-PUV5QOE4URLQEK44XVGW/aStene_Mirabelle_Oct2020Blue_1500.jpg from life - Mirabelle. October 2020 Six-hour pose of Hipbone Studio model. Watercolor on Winsor Blue pouring on Arches watercolor paper. 14x19 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1602907286689-OIZYV1BK0L1CB817Y5B8/AStene_Megan30minNewHair_1500.jpg from life - Megan. October 4, 2020 30 minute pose of Hipbone Studio model, Megan with her new hairdo in permanent rose. Walnut ink and watercolor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1601507581271-H5B401O035WE8V89QU50/aStene_Rachel_27sept20_30m-RoseWalnut3_1500.jpg from life - Rachel in rose. September 27, 2020 Last 30-minute pose at Hipbone Studio. Permanent Rose watercolor and walnut ink on hot press paper. 11x15 inches. * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1600664422892-L7L26GT85FTIGCBA82HQ/AmberStene_GabriellaStanding20Sept2020_1500.jpg from life - Gabrielle. September 20, 2020 From a 30-minute pose at Hipbone Studio. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. 12-inches square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1600400616295-GQB4WF0V7IPY10B2TAUI/AmberStene_celeste.clarisa13Sept2020_1500.jpg from life - Celeste. September 13, 2020 From Life Drawing Barcelona, a 45 minute pose from an online drawing session. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. 11x9 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1614666375020-DYKOOF4S96CS10TMF4NT/AmberStene_Georgina_1allH_Barcelona-28Feb21_1500.jpg from life - Georgina. February 2021. Limited palette on previously textured paper. Watercolor. 15x22 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1599960473164-3WIJYBTLBAAZAWDG7ZX6/AmberStene_Mirabelle6Sept2020_1500.jpg from life - Mirabelle. September 6, 2020 From a 30-minute pose at Hipbone Studio. Walnut ink and watercolor on paper. 11x9 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1597689824930-EPO0466PR9QYJDA84DFN/AmberStene_Aaron_2020-0816_30min.jpg from life - Aaron. August 16, 2020 Aaron at Hipbone Studio. A 30-minute pose, walnut ink and water soluble graphite on a hot press sheet. 11 x 7.5-inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1596929706757-GULQTO3PBQ0JTCQEJIQJ/AmberStene_Kaitlin_2Aug20_1500.jpg from life - Kaitlyn. August 2, 2020 A seated 30-minute pose from Hipbone Studio model. Limiting my palette to 3 watercolor paints on Stonehenge Aqua, hot press. Water soluble graphite. 15 x 11.5-inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1583036765271-GM7FUWA74IMATL7YYY8B/AmberStene_AmandaSq-Hip3hrFeb2020.jpg from life - Amanda I. February 2020 Hipbone Studio model 3-hour pose in water-soluble graphite and white conte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1583708444257-U8AZF39AE714QRC97POF/AmberStene_AmandaN_wc_Hip6hrFeb2020_1500.jpg from life - Amanda II. February 2020 Hipbone Studio model 6-hour pose. Study in secondary colors, watercolor, 15 x 15 inches. http://www.amberstene.com/botanicals daily 0.75 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1758153128701-YV0LICXYT4LQT1ZBY8MW/aStene_Synchrony2_1500px.jpg Botanicals - Synchrony 2 Peniocereus greggii, also known as queen-of-the-night and night-blooming cereus, created from photography by Catherine Harold. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, mounted on a deep birch panel. 10 × 20 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1758153128701-YV0LICXYT4LQT1ZBY8MW/aStene_Synchrony2_1500px.jpg Botanicals - Synchrony 2 Peniocereus greggii, also known as queen-of-the-night and night-blooming cereus, created from photography by Catherine Harold. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, mounted on a deep birch panel. 10 × 20 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1732309909345-O2PUTRPWRX7ZAEAYLA1H/aStene_RosasMuerta4_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Rosas muertas, 4 Dried roses in walnut ink and watercolor with spray gesso on a pre-poured abstract. 12” x 6” mounted on a deep birch panel. 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1746717694297-W26EVJFPB87P51YWLPCR/SteneAmber_Synchrony1_watercolor_20x10_%24700.jpg Botanicals - Synchrony, 1 Peniocereus greggii, also known as queen-of-the-night and night-blooming cereus, created from photography by Catherine Harold. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, mounted on a deep birch panel. 20 × 10 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1754517429064-HPZQX18NRKWRC1R52XW6/aStene_Synchrony3_diptych_2000px.jpg Botanicals - Synchrony 3 Peniocereus greggii, also known as queen-of-the-night and night-blooming cereus, created from photography by Catherine Harold. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico. Mounted on two deep birch panels. Diptych of two 6×12x1.5/8 inches. July 2025 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1746681368644-CENJLS7Q13CPZLJ0ZIPP/aStene_Celebration6_12x6-1500px.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 6 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 12 × 6 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1732197339331-6UZDJD745YQAW2X79T7V/aStene_RosasMuerta4_rule_72dpi1500h.jpg Botanicals - Rosas muertas, 4 Dried roses in walnut ink and watercolor with spray gesso on a pre-poured abstract. 12” x 6” mounted on a deep birch panel. 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1743444911852-KXHC8LYWS4BN84BXVSO5/aStene_Celebration5_12x6-1500px.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 5 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 12 × 6 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1737046313465-1GPZN7UTYSLQ4UFG8BW2/aStene_Echinopsis2-redGrn_1500.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 4 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 12 × 6 x 1-5/8 inches. 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1739252277567-X1ID8YAK15U03TM0ZGKI/aStene_Echinopsi3wide_1800.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 3 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 6 × 12 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1739252122862-770WYPJFQEKN57PXJLAW/aStene_Echinopsis4_1500.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 2 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 12 × 6 x 1-5/8 inches. 2025 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1739252181447-FNCJR3SOI0FQDUZU9FQM/aStene_Echimopsis4Xmas_1800.jpg Botanicals - Celebration, 1 Echinopsis Eyriesii in summer bloom. Watercolor, graphite, and spray gesso over a previously poured abstract on Fabriano Artistico, waxed and mounted on a deep birch panel. 6 × 12 x 1-5/8 inches. 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1733013555056-A8VTPH05XEMWC6JA2E9U/aStene_RosasMuerta-4and5-1291h%4072dpi.jpg Botanicals - Rosas muertas, 5 / Rosas muertas, 4 Dried roses in walnut ink and watercolor with spray gesso on a pre-poured abstract. 12” x 6” mounted on a deep birch panel. 2024 SOLD / SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1720922306479-NLZ8E944UIDIGU4X743Q/aStene_TumSummitEast-face_1500w.jpg Botanicals - Magnificent decay, east This decaying saguaro stands at the summit of Tumamoc Hill. The view shown faces east, toward the city of Tucson. Watercolor on previously poured abstract, 30 x 11 inches. 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1733013599582-NCTWADTJDDCKZX4AVU7P/aStene_RosasMuerta-3-1291h%4072dpi.jpg Botanicals - Rosas muertas, 3 Dried roses in walnut ink and watercolor with spray gesso on a pre-poured abstract. 12” x 6” mounted on a deep birch panel. 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1733013749508-7CEJD07CP3YHMUZX6555/aStene_RosasMuerta-1and2-1291h%4072dpi.jpg Botanicals - Rosas muertas, 2 / Rosas muertas 1 Dried roses in walnut ink and watercolor with spray gesso on a pre-poured abstract. 12” x 6” mounted on a deep birch panel. 2024 Rosas Muertas 1 - SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1728849552781-CXM2U3EK0TFQWK3BCOLA/aStene_MagnificentDecayEast-spray2_2200h.jpg Botanicals - Magnificent decay, east This decaying saguaro stands at the summit of Tumamoc Hill. The view shown faces east, toward the city of Tucson. Watercolor and spray gesso on previously poured abstract, 30 x 11 inches. 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1728849574337-RME534WXMMK95SHN9C3K/aStene_MagnificentDecayWest-spray2_2200h.jpg Botanicals - Magnificent decay, west This decaying saguaro stands at the top of Tumamoc Hill. The view shown faces west toward the Tucson Mountains, and is commonly seen by hikers reaching the summit. Watercolor and spray gesso on previously poured abstract, 30 x 11 inches. 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1708800424059-RFSZ9PF4ZJ3SRHJXI2ZA/aStene_saguaro5-1500.jpg Botanicals - Abundance, 5 Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. February 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1708135532888-3E6BU8ZNJR9SMJU8HGN0/aStene_saguaro4-1500.jpg Botanicals - Abundance, 4 Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. February 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1665543843227-TZYGJCKO8CFB9PZ4BTKG/Agave3Painting_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Surviving drought Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Arches paper. 30 x 22 inches. October 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1707187877671-OGTHN2H1B65NF8D3V6B2/aStene_saguaro3b-1500.jpg Botanicals - Abundance, 3 Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. February 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1707747775236-WI68CUO9IAD5DPPEAXPO/aStene_saguaro1-1500-12feb24.jpg Botanicals - Abundance, 2 Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. January 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1706244395917-YGLU6GR36FAOPLTNIJMU/aStene_saguaro2-10x10_1500.jpg Botanicals - Abundance, 1 Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. January 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1709673093441-J5X9A72HIF43HR7DPL6M/aStene_abundance-1500.jpg Botanicals - Abundance Watercolor on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 10 x 10 inches. March 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1700604250372-4DJ25NPC5AGZ23OV1IOI/ferocactus+covillei+uneartherd+redux11-21-23_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Ferocactus covillei unearthed redux This little barrel, “redux,” is a redo of a previous work. A different pouring and more limited palette gives it a stylized look. On Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper mounted on a deep birch panel. 16 x 12 inches. November 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1696398516557-GCF3OHCT4EC7JT8GHLQI/aStene_AgaveParrylUnearthed1500H%4072.jpg Botanicals - Agave parryi unearthed This work was my contribution to the Southern Arizona Ronald McDonald House Party silent auction, held October 13, 2023. Limited palette watercolor over an abstract pouring on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper mounted on a deep birch panel. 16 x 12 inches. October 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1694755470187-F3K1V2AR1699LGXXXOYR/aStene_agaveAmerNbloom-1500w.jpg Botanicals - Agave franzosinii at Tohono Chul Limited palette watercolor over an abstract pouring on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 30 x 11 inches. September 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1690498562408-ZRLXEMSKJUA2U11XQ9R6/TohonoChulAgaveArt-2250h%4072.jpg Botanicals - Aloe marlothii at Tohono Chul Limited palette watercolor over an abstract pouring on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 30 x 11 inches. July 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1690567709206-QDEFUFALUF2LEY0N3WUM/aStene_SagurarosNbloom_30x11_2250w.jpg Botanicals - Saguaro blossom abundance Limited palette watercolor over an abstract pouring on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 11 x 30 inches. July 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1754607534958-NRTXDG4299YXTXPEW84F/aStene_PricklyPearInBloom1_72dpi1500px.jpg Botanicals - Santa rita prickly pear in bloom / 1 Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 15 x 15 inches. May 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1685048198638-D1W5G11BWAA6G470K8Z8/aStene_PrickleyPearTwo_1500.jpg Botanicals - Santa rita prickly pear in bloom / 2 Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 15 x 15 inches. May 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1682861995889-RX3R0F4M83PKZ43JAR94/TigerAloeSingle_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Tiger aloe solo A potted aloe variegata in a limited palette watercolor over pre-poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 22 x 15 inches. April 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1661260780510-JV5M1YIMKF0EAO7F4Z3T/AloeVeraTall_BlossomLeanRt_1500.jpg Botanicals - Aloe vera, unearthed 4 Limited palette watercolor of an unearthed Aloe vera plant on previously poured Arches watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. August 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1680631793708-LR4VBHMB8AC2EYNDO04A/aStene_tiger3pots_1500H.jpg Botanicals - Tiger aloe trio Three pots of aloe variegata in a limited palette watercolor over pre-poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 15 x 22 inches. April 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1678822052504-1RB8SSQ5788HDE7BZ2KZ/Astene_BronzeSaguaroPainting2x_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Saguaro with ten arms Giant Saguaro in a limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. March 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1674787484429-G4BDXZVJBOH1JAPS97VF/Astene_BronzeSaguaroPainting_1500w.jpg Botanicals - Saguaro with thirteen arms Giant Saguaro in a limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. January 2023 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1740606661618-6GQQ77OQV4YNSYBUYI5T/Agave3_SurvivingDrought_30x22_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Agave americana surviving drought / 1 Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Arches paper. 30 x 22 inches. October 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1686162014990-B8ATSAOQTHZ53MIP49W8/aStene_SurvivingDrought2_1500w.jpg Botanicals - Agave americana surviving drought / 2 Limited palette watercolor and graphite on an abstract pouring on Arches watercolor paper. September 2022 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1663377693054-ZW2BE7SXMWKPCHYXPHPR/Stene_Aloe+vera%2C+unearthed+4_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Aloe vera unearthed / 4 Limited palette watercolor of an unearthed Aloe vera plant on previously poured Arches watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. August 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1740605359908-HHNO7RI7YPCNM4CXDJX5/YuccaPouring-30x22-1500.jpg Botanicals - Aloe marlothii in El Presidio Watercolor and graphite on an abstract pouring. Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. May 2022 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1675544340633-0NB3D9RKPUNM6IR583YN/AloeVeraUnearthed-3_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Aloe vera unearthed / 3 Limited palette watercolor of an unearthed Aloe vera plant on previously poured Arches watercolor paper. 30 x 22 inches. July 2022 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1658273940520-1QTKVGL8T9T0NINZJUOC/aloeVeraSolo2_1500.jpg Botanicals - Aloe vera unearthed / 2 Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 15 x 15 inches. July 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1657669635234-C8S1LXMREH6NME3BS7HX/aloeVeraSolo1_1500.jpg Botanicals - Aloe vera unearthed / 1 Limited palette watercolor on previously poured Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 15 x 15 inches. June 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1663303376307-JTHUCTGBRHO31RZZILFI/agaveBlue_1500h.jpg Botanicals - Agave, survival 2 Watercolor and graphite on an abstract pouring. Limited palette on Arches paper. 30x22 inches. September 2022 http://www.amberstene.com/beasts daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1750105801735-RJ1W0UE9XPPLVEB91K5U/AmberStene_Dedication_1500px.jpg Beasts - Dedication From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of a Gambel’s quail couple, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1750105801735-RJ1W0UE9XPPLVEB91K5U/AmberStene_Dedication_1500px.jpg Beasts - Dedication From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of a Gambel’s quail couple, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748223690411-V34F4Q8O2YWF67XNGBI7/aStene%E2%80%93Javelina1%E2%80%931500px.jpg Beasts - Determination From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary with gonialoe variegata, commonly known as tiger aloe, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1750105785115-Q9N1QVSW7YZYSD8TYLUP/AmberStene_Altercation_1500px.jpg Beasts - Altercation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of white-winged dove in defensive mode, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1768323150166-4XKVHB67TL8LF18QD3RJ/AmberStene_Determination_1500px.jpg Beasts - Determination From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary with aloe variegata, commonly known as tiger aloe, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1744401052897-62SKK2OZS3UF1KZ3VTWW/aStene_CottonTail_1500px.jpg Beasts - Ingestion From the series ‘Liminal Spaces’ at the edge of human development where man and wildlife intersect. Watercolor of Desert Cottontail with aloe vera on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. April 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748223663147-WNZOFEKXSKMBJLMERQ1O/aStene%E2%80%93Javelina2%E2%80%931500px.jpg Beasts - Hesitation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary with hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748223632013-0U6O37L6BLNXM97UPWX6/aStene_Protection_1500.jpg Beasts - Protection From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary mother and her red, with adenium obesum, commonly known as desert rose, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1748881344359-UYYUN3NKV07ZGLMGT5Q8/AmberStene_Ambulation_1500px.jpg Beasts - Ambulation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of collared peccary mother and twin reds, with caesalpinia pulcherrima, commonly known as red bird of paradise, on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. June 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1744567922294-WIX1P10T0T2IRRCG7RVM/aStene_CottonTailC_1500px.jpg Beasts - Propagation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Desert Cottontail with aloe vera on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. April 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1741995896987-CM7TQJD5A3S7JBZ4QZ1J/aStene_AntelopeJackrabbit_1500px.jpg Beasts - Anticipation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Antelope Jackrabbit with organ pipe cactus on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053399771-3LMZUHYVEVZ6C3RDHY1X/CoyoteLayingRocks2_1500.jpg Beasts - Sabino Canyon, suspension From the series ‘Liminal Spaces’ at the edge of human development where man and wildlife intersect. Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1742069154635-VVTFMGNROHVI7O6GE16O/AmberStene_apprehension_1500px.jpg Beasts - Destruction From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Blacktail Jackrabbit on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725312367197-WFHDC7EP9XFWN8UDL7XQ/CoyoteLayingRocks3_1500.jpg Beasts - Caution From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053423087-5Z8H745E3M05UR370G88/CoyoteRunningAgave_1500.jpg Beasts - Deliberation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1747752265214-MOUDZI53JEOAGOT9B120/CoyoteStandingPPear_1500.jpg Beasts - Perception From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Coyote on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. August 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053499481-OR10P1BSBO7RF54W2CAP/AStene%E2%80%93MuleDeerEatsFruit%E2%80%931500%4072.jpg Beasts - Revelation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches. March 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053516220-P1WV57495BVF74FEGQ23/AStene_LiminalSpaces-ParadiseMountain_1500.jpg Beasts - Contemplation From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches, April 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1725053528705-SMGQNMD8D4WDFF1PCG9A/AStene-MuleDeerLookingAhead_1500.jpg Beasts - Interruption From the series “Intersection, where man and wildlife meet.” Watercolor of Mule Deer on previously painted abstract on Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper. 14 x 14 inches, April 2024 http://www.amberstene.com/collage daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1772220806411-VEZQ3AUQMHTODR8R36YQ/Vessel+1-2_1800w.jpg Collage - Vessel, 1 / Vessel, 2 Collage with all custom paper elements – including salt-bleached watercolor and spray-paint stenciled textures. 10×10-inches each. 2026. SOLD at Tohono Chul’s annual 10×10 | A fundraiser exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1772220806411-VEZQ3AUQMHTODR8R36YQ/Vessel+1-2_1800w.jpg Collage - Vessel, 1 / Vessel, 2 Collage with all custom paper elements – including salt-bleached watercolor and spray-paint stenciled textures. 10×10-inches each. 2026. SOLD at Tohono Chul’s annual 10×10 | A fundraiser exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1774901535969-FGSB3V6XFU3KZ70Y0TG5/aStene_WaningVessel345h_2000w.jpg Collage - Waning Vessel, 3 / Waning Vessel, 4 / Waning Vessel, 5 Collage with all custom paper elements – including salt-bleached watercolor and spray-paint stenciled textures. 10×10-inches each. 2026. ON DISPLAY at Tohono Chul’s Entry Gallery, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson. February 28, May 24, 2026. Not all works are on display at once as new works are constantly being revealed throughout Tohono Chul’s annual 10×10 | A Fundraiser exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1771466350740-YMZM829EVQDVT2DP28MG/scarlet+hour+squared+flat_1500h.jpg Collage - Scarlet Hour This work simulates summer’s hour of torrid heat through a giant saguaro emblazoned in scarlet. Collage with custom paper elements – including salt-bleached watercolor and spray-paint stenciled textures. Five panels on a 300# Arches base are stitched together with waxed lined thread and hung by a creosote armature. 43×39-inches. February 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1767114998207-6DYLXODCZ6QXQ4KQJTK3/AmberStene_Forest+_forWeb.jpg Collage - Forest with no shade Collage with all custom paper elements – including salt-bleached watercolor and spray-paint stenciled textures. Three panels on a 300# Arches base are stitched together with waxed lined thread and hung by a creosote armature. 31.5 × 31.5 inches. December 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1760465118803-FRYCAK4PP06IL9B05A9R/blueSaguaroInSplendidDecline_Collage.jpg Collage - Blue Saguaro in Splendid Decline This saguaro lives at the corner of my neighborhood. I love its lyrical drooping arms even though they're a sign of distress. It's a smaller all-collage work, stitched with waxed linen and adorned with tiny glass beads. 31 x 9.5-inches includes the creosote armature. October 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1758560982158-C32NS3CYHI30YPMJTN4H/TangerineHourStitched-noHngr_2000px.jpg Collage - Tangerine Hour During the monsoon months, just as the dawn sun breaks over the cloud-laced Rincons, my backyard saguaro glows the color of tangerine. This work memorializes that sublime hour through the splendor of a giant saguaro. A collaged artwork featuring watercolor textures with patterned details on 300 lb Arches watercolor paper, finished with waxed linen thread. 53 × 17-inches includes creosote armature. September 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1753736794922-BRF9M6UQTVRASVLFZ0JW/aStene-PinkSaguaro_creosote2_2000.jpg Collage - Pink Saguaro A stitched collage artwork created mostly from my own hand-created textures, on 300 lb Arches watercolor paper hung on a creosote armature. Work was started during Stitched Astraction, a zoom class by Anna Carll. 51 × 15-inches, June 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1752339481436-9XZN6HJOY8AJ2RM9DN9Q/aStene_SaguaroPostcards-123_2000px.jpg Collage - Saguaro post cards 1, 2, 3 Hand cut collage with custom watercolor cuttings and a sprinkle of purchased patterned papers. Each post card is 6×4-inches. July 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1727698209875-VEOPAYLSCJDLG8K7YROX/AmberStene_9.29-CollageFinal_1500w.jpg Collage - Splendid enigma 1 My premier abstract work created under the influence of Anna Carll's teaching using hand-painted and acquired patterned paper. Mixed media collage on panel, 12 x 18 inches, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1667338062002-10SJC50K66N6KTLW3206/leslie%26jerry29plusYears_dckl-1500.jpg Collage - Twenty-nine years This work was created in celebration of my good friend’s 29 years with her late husband. Grape vines, seeds, thread, glass beads, watercolor, graphite on watercolor paper. 2016 * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1586318598920-3AL6KZN8PPY4HRCEKXTN/RockHeart_iPhone_1500.jpg Collage - Elemental Beach stone, grape vines, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic on Arches. 7 x 7 inches, 2020 * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1583037513988-NJTMO23LRT0YLAL2021R/AmberStene_Family_1500.jpg Collage - Family Reflecting my son and his family enjoying the lush outdoors of Oregon. Grape vines, seeds, sand dollars, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1583037274518-WR7I6MFPATCEJU9NXGTR/AmberStene_Joyous_1500.jpg Collage - Joy Celebrating the joy of spring. Grape vines, seeds, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1583037395042-5NGJLGLZNXBYAQ4HIDD2/AmberStene_PointsWay_1500.jpg Collage - One who points way. Inspired by a good friend who moves forward with conviction, and guides others toward a positive direction. Grape vines, seeds, sand dollars, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches, 2020 * SOLD * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1481939743219-NC5HQJ1264ZIF8VGFPMC/VinePairs-cloud-shower_1500.jpg Collage - Cumulus / Release Grape vines, seeds, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1481939747099-KZ362XH119VKTKB9FJ51/VinePairs-embrace-nurture_1500.jpg Collage - Embrace / Nurture Grape vines, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1481939747518-MSGKAZH03Z38FW1EKWZK/VinePairs-twoconversations_1500.jpg Collage - Conversation / Communion Grape vines, seeds, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, walnut ink, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1481939750171-ZTORD28KAW4054WIULTM/VinePairs-twopaths_1500.jpg Collage - Converge / Diverge Grape vines, stones, glass beads, watercolor, acrylic, graphite on torn cardboard. 5 x 5 inches each, 2016 http://www.amberstene.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5407d6c8e4b08f3466fef388/1411667836995-L97WSR61CHPTJTO6XLPJ/abandoningAutonomy contact Abandoning Autonomy. 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