Stephen Littlefield: The Ecstasy of Tedium

Date: January 18, 2013 - March 3, 2013

Gallery: Douglas-Whitley Gallery

In Stephen Littlefield: The Ecstasy of Tedium, Dunedin Fine Art Center’s founding printmaking faculty shared a retrospective of his life’s work and passion. “I love the ‘doing,’ the craftsmanship that takes time and dedication to complete. The hand work of carving linoleum or rocking a copper plate for a mezzotint is my yoga.” Littlefield said of his work.

Stephen Littlefield attended the University of South Florida when Graphicstudio was in its early days. He notes, “The excitement of watching and getting to know the master printers was intense.” He enjoys the egalitarian spirit of the print studio where teacher and student create side by side and credits Donald Saff and Jeffrey Kronsnoble as mentors who continue to inform his present day philosophy in the classroom. “I have always been interested in teaching and talking about art. The inspiration I received from my teachers has made me want to emulate them, to give back the same kind of magic that turned me on to making art.” Stephen noted.

Stephen Littlefield attended USF when Graphicstudio was in its early day. He notes, “the excitement of watching and getting to know the master printers was intense.” He enjoys the egalitarian spirit of the print studio where teacher and student create side by side and credits Donald Saff and Jeffrey Kronsnoble as mentors who continue to inform his present day philosophy in the classroom. “I have always been interested in teaching and talking about art. The inspiration I received from my teachers has made me want to emulate them, to give back the same kind of magic that turned me on to making art.”