"Evening Light Oak" Original Artwork by Stephen Brooks

"Evening Light Oak" is an original framed oil painting by local artist, Stephen "Steve" Brooks. Dimensions: 11" x 11" Born in Augusta, GA and living in Hickory since he was seven years old, Steve Brooks learned wood block printing from his father and lessons in design from his mother. He holds an M.F.A. in painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a degree in furniture design from Kendall College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taught art and art history at a number of North Carolina schools, worked in museums including the Cone Museum in Greensboro, designed furniture for Henredon and Zagaroli & Co., and exhibited his paintings widely. He is also heavily involved with the Hickory art scene, including as a long-time member of HMA’s Acquisitions and Collection Management Committee. He currently resides in Hickory with his family.