A self taught artist, I started painting as a boy, completing my first piece at the age of nine. Since that time, I have traveled many roads. I have tried to lay down my brush easel believing I wanted a "normal" life. I am always drawn back though, an unwitting captive to the mistress of art.

I have a bachelors degree from Utah State University, there I stud ied Psychology and Communications. My only connection with the art department was being the undraped model. I learned a great deal about art observing those classes. So it is safe to say I acquired my skill 'au natural'.

In truth I've always hid away from my calling. Now, after so many attempts to leave it behind, I have stopped and recognized that I am an artist. Flooded with passion and persistent images I have no choice but make them a reality. I call my work sentient art because it is as much about the emotional aesthetic as it is about form, balance, and technique.

Enjoy the work, and please send me your compliments, and if you must your criticism

Ranald Stewart info@ranaldgallery.com