ARTIST: Steve Hickok

Today I had the pleasure of being introduced to Atlanta-based artist Steve Hickok.  Despite being a visual artist myself, I don’t often find work that immediately illicits the responce: “I want THAT on my wall.”  … but that’s exactly what happened when I saw Steve’s work.

As a direct descendent of the famous “Wild Bill Hickok,” Steve’s family name has been a Western legacy for generations.  A true Arizona native, Steve was born in Phoenix where he developed an affection for his natural surroundings which he combined with his artistic talent.

Combining a variety of techniques, Steve approaches each square as if it already has its own personality.  Painted outside to weather in the sun, scratched or sanded by the street, or left in the storm to be washed by rain, a myriad of emotions envelop Steve’s work.  Over the last few years Steve has photographed over 10,000 images from different parts of the world, which he incorporates into his squares.

Steve’s latest series, “Stories and Squares,” uses the handprints of children adopted by friends and family.  Visit SteveHickok.com to view this series along with his other work.