Rex Stewart's Artwork

About the art...

As a Christian artist, I have been blessed to encounter many commissions, art shows, publicity and the like. My area of expertise covers many venues and my subject matter has no limitations. In essence, I have had the opportunity to excel in every and all mediums of fine art; not compromising or giving way to any one subject.

My first work was purchased by a model while studying at the Albany Institute of History and Art at the age of twelve. That purchase sparked commissions throughout the Community as grew and prospered as a young artist. Years later I became a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Art Club in New York City, winning my first award before moving on to maritime interests.

During my early years I became a prolific portrait artist, drawing and painting portraits of Albany's prominent personalities. From there, landscapes and seascapes came into vogue during my teenage years -with nudes in the counterbalance. Such works became highly sought after, but later discontinued because of their sensual implications and my directed faith walk.

As I grew during the 70s and 80s as a landscape artist, showing and auctioning in several galleries and museums throughout New York, I began to esteem my interest toward the maritime. It was in this genre that I discovered my niche while attending a group show at South Street Seaport. Two hand carved wood sculptures, glass encased, became the show stoppers of that event. One being a Biblical piece from the book of Matthew where Jesus calmed the waters in a storm and the other being New England whalers in pursuit of their prize. A year after this notable event both works sold on the North Shore of Massachusetts. A new era was birthed concerning these works which is 'today' the forerunner in the maritime.

On these pages are examples of my works in the fine arts. These are paintings, drawings and pastels, which reflect portraits, landscapes and nauticals. Though these were all commissioned works, I still produce such work today.

Should you be interested in any particular style/format, I am honored to serve you accordingly. Please specify your needs via email, telephone, or postal. Thank you.