Gravitas 7 Painting

Steve Hartman, an esteemed American artist and creative director hailing from the heart of the Midwest, brings over three decades of honed expertise in corporate branding to the realm of interior design. With a career spanning 30 years as a designer and an even longer tenure as an artist and creator, Steve's multifaceted background enriches his approach to supporting interior designers and art buyer for residential and corporate spaces. Drawing from his extensive experience in corporate branding, Steve curates his own art works with a unique blend of precision and experimentation. His keen eye for color, special, tonal techniques acquired during his day job harmonizes seamlessly with his artistic inclination towards spontaneity and embracing the unexpected. Throughout his illustrious career, Steve has cultivated a distinctive style characterized by his fearless exploration of color, light, and textures. His penchant for embracing randomness and organic applications in his artistic endeavors serves as a catalyst for innovative concepts seen in the realm of interior spaces. The symbiotic relationship between Steve's roles as a creative director and an artist fuels his creative endeavors, fostering a dynamic interplay between structured design principles and the free-spirited essence of artistic expression. This fusion not only informs but elevates his approach to art making for multiple audiences, allowing for a unique synthesis of deliberate curation and the magic of serendipity. Steve's ability to draw inspiration from contrasting theories and seamlessly integrate them into his creative process results in interior designs that are not only visually captivating but also infused with a sense of purposeful spontaneity. His thirty years of practice in corporate branding, creative direction and design serve as a foundation, lending a strategic edge to his innovative design solutions in the world of interior spaces.