A Joyful Journey!
*Watercolor and mixed media
*Pen and pencil drawings
*Pen and pencil drawings
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Everywhere I go, I visualize the landscape and seascape as a painting. It is exciting to create my interpretation into a beautiful piece of art. I am especially drawn to the Pacific Northwest coast and Mt. Hood, Oregon area. Its ever-changing beauty provides a rich environment for me to paint.
I am fascinated with the geology, archeology, natural history, and cultural history of our country. These areas of focus combine my love of outdoor adventures with my love of painting. For me the journey of painting is a joyful one. Also, in my website be sure to visit the Jean’s Quilts page displaying my wife Jean’s incredible quilting. Enjoy her fascinating story of quilting. Steve Ludeman |
Steve Ludeman with Along the Vltava, CZ
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For many years I have lived here in the Oregon Cascade Mountains, near the Mt. Hood Wilderness. During that time, I have been a ski instructor, hiker, backpacker, climber and a Wilderness Steward for the Mt. Hood National Forest. Our beautiful Mountain and its remarkable history and geology have been a continuous inspiration to me as an artist.
“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.” – John Muir
Mt Hood Summer, prints available
The beauty of Mt. Hood changes with the seasons and at night. In my paintings you will see some of the mystery and moods of the Mountain.
Super Moon, 15 x 21, Sold, prints available
This area is also rich in Indigenous, Lewis & Clark and Oregon Trail stories and history. Through my art, I enjoy telling some of these compelling stories and painting historical subjects.
Comfort on the Trail, 26 x 33, original watercolor, $1,200
Some of my paintings celebrate the peace and beauty of our Pacific Northwest rain forest. Above the Oregon rain forest, at higher elevations, winter snows bury the Cascade Mountains, to the glee of watershed managers and skiers alike. See more of my land and seascapes.
Going with the Flow, 30 x 38, original watercolor, $1,200
One of my idols is Alaskan artist and family friend, Fred Makatanz. He is famous for his polar bear paintings. This painting is a tribute to Fred. Scenes like this represent local and international travel. See the Travel section for images of paintings I created while traveling in the US and abroad.
Arctic Kiss, prints available
I spent a couple summers with renowned Washington artist Eric Sandgren and his students, painting lighthouses on the Washington and Oregon coasts. Enjoy my lighthouse collection.
Cape Disappointment, 28 x 22, original watercolor, $1,000
I am currently working on a large art and history project to depict Lewis and Clark History and their Eastern Legacy. This is the first artwork in the series of 20 original drawings and paintings.
Final Inspection, prints available
One of my joys in life is riding motorcycles. As an artist, I appreciate the artistic design of these machines, so I enjoy presenting the Art of the Motorcycle watercolor paintings.
Checkered Flag Ahead, prints available
I enjoy exploring the world of Abstract Art.
Orbs, 21 x 17, original brusho, $200
Over eons, complex environmental and geologic forces have combined to create the fascinating land and seascapes of the Pacific Northwest. In my art, I like to present the stark beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and our Northwest landscape.
Columbia River Summer, prints available
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My favorite quotation:
“Nature gives us facts, artists give us art." -- Ed Whitney |
Happy Trails I, prints available
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Contact me about purchasing original paintings and limited edition Giclee prints and Fine Art Reproductions.
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