Steven Homsher & Nederland Elementary School

Steven Homsher Artist Statement

My passion for art began in childhood, fueled by creative experiences in an elementary school art club. At 16, I began formal training with Jacques Fabert, an internationally acclaimed figure artist whose philosophical approach greatly influenced me. I later attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, earning a 4-year certificate and awards for figure drawing. After graduation, I continued studying with Fabert while deepening my practice.

In the late 1980s, I transitioned to landscape painting, starting with watercolor before falling in love with oils. Relocating to Colorado in 1996 inspired a focus on plein air painting, particularly the Rocky Mountains’ striking beauty. A 2002 residency at Fundición Corberó in Barcelona helped me refine my studio work, and in 2010, studying with Michael Workman led me to paint horses and ranch animals—a blend of my figurative and landscape training.

Throughout my career, I’ve been captivated by light: its interplay with shadow, its fleeting presence at certain times of day, and how it reveals the beauty of the natural world.

Nederland Elementary School

Samples of Student Artwork

Grades K-5

Throughout the school year students have the opportunity to explore various forms of art media and techniques.

This display showcases some of these experiences.
Mixed media, clay, plaster wrap, sculpting, drawing, adding color with sharpies and colored pencils, painting, and sewing.

Way to go Nederland Elementary!