Donald Stephens resides in Burlington County NJ since 1987.  He has attended Burlington County College obtaining an AAS 90’. Mr. Stephens then furthered his yearning for the arts at Temple University Tyler School of the Arts, where he has achieved his BFA 96’; simultaneously completing a full term in the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a Communicator. Lately, he has displayed his work in various locations in the Delaware Valley area and Northern New Jersey Area. To add, the role of Artist/Instructor/Lecturer  has been carefully added to his list of creative skill; teaching in the area art centers of Southern NJ: Markiem Art Center, Perkins Art Center, Burlington County College Community Enrichment,  Art Teacher at Garfield Park Academy and several other locations throughout the New Jersey , Philadelphia area. Mr. Stephens’s unique expressive quality enables him to create in several modes of material manipulation from wet to dry but has a deep passion for charcoal drawing. Within his observations Donald has formulated his own visual syntax that has been described as expressive, informative and imaginative simply by maneuvering material and experiences to convey a certain moment in time and space.




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  1. JessicaAugust 16, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    I love this art. I am not so familiar with this artists but he has my vote.

    Any color work or is all of it B &W.

    Please respond. I like to see more art.

    Jessica

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  2. Wendy LaceAugust 16, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Good graphics for this site.
    The art is fantastic as well.


    Hope to see more of his artwork.

    Wendy Lace

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  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Greetings to you all,
    I thank you for all your time and patience in stopping by my blogspot. Wendy yes I do have colorwork but I have a great love for charcoal drawing which is at the base of all creative endeavors.Jessica you can see more work on 2 pages one is www.facebook.com/deesteezepro
    and www.artwanted.com/deesteezepro leave comments and join my facebook community. John thank you for the compliments and the video testimonial for my reasoning for doing the work that I do in our era is to engage and create for the people of our planet. So everyone keep creating and patronizing for I will keep creating for all.
    Don Stephens

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  4. ChazAugust 17, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Don how much are the classes?
    How often do you have them?

    Hit me back

    Chaz

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  5. Leola GraysonAugust 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Don Stephens, do you have prints of the Obamas?
    What size are they and are they limited?

    Leola Grayson

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  6. Abigail PowersAugust 18, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Mr. Stephens, I am trying to learn how to "see" artwork. Here is what I want to say about your work. This is new for me so please I mean no harm.

    Describing your artwork is key to my understanding your message. In order to do that, I must really examine each item and take note of as many details possible. I am pretending to describe your art to someone who is not present. I need to be quiet and get intimate with the artwork. The more details I notice - the better for me to say what you see.

    Peace
    Abigail Powers

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  7. October GalleryAugust 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Please take a moment to register for our Virtual Expo. We will keep you informed about the artists, the art and all the news of Virtual Expo. Here is the link: http://phillyartexpo.blogspot.com/

    October Gallery

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  8. Don StephensAugust 18, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    To Chaz- the classes are every Saturday starting at 10 am, we have package deal prices please call Gallery or me for details 609-954-6775 leave message and I will return.
    To Leola- I have open edition high resolution acid free 11x17 and 16x20 also have canvas giclee 24x36 prices are moderate please contact me 609-954-6775 leave message or contact gallery
    To Abigail- Keep Looking and exploring for my intentions is to get you to react -
    and I thank you all
    Don Stephens Artist

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  9. JannaAugust 19, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Mr. Stephens, I love your drawings. Specially the Obamas drawing. I would love to see more of your work. Please do upload more of your work here. Thanks!

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  10. MoniqueAugust 20, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    I wish that you can share more of your works of art with us. I have always been more fond of charcoal paintings and your work are exemptional.

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  11. RheaAugust 20, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    Love your work Don! I specially liked the portrait of the Obamas. I hope I can see it in real life.

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  12. JaimeAugust 20, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Great works of art!

    Thanks a lot for letting us see your charcoal paintings, Don! When can you put up a display in California. I would love to see more of your work.

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  13. BernadetteAugust 20, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    My younger brother should come and see this. He is the artist at home and I reckon he'd learn a lot from your lessons.

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  14. NaomiAugust 20, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    I would love to see your charcoals up close. So far I'm liking what I see online but I know that I would have to see it upclose and personal to really get the essence of your work.

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  15. MayraAugust 20, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    Thumbs up! These are great paintings Don. Hope to see more of your drawings.

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  16. KyleAugust 20, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    I can't wait to see your work up close. I bet that would be way way cooler than looking it up online. I appreciate art when I am at its presence.

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  17. Vicky NelsonAugust 20, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    I would love for my son to love art. At his early age I try my best to surround him with great art works. We also often visit galleries and so far he shows eagerness every time. Maybe I can bring him to one of your exhibits.

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  18. John OlsenAugust 20, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Awesome work sir! I wish I have the talent to drawn great pictures too. That would be so cool! Do you have any suggestions to late bloomers like me? I would really love to learn how to draw!

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  19. CourtneyAugust 20, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Thanks for sharing your drawings! I like what I have seen so far. Please post more!

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  20. CharityAugust 20, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    I wish the President could see your beautiful charcoal of him and Michelle Obama. Kudos to you Don for such a splendid job!

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  21. SeanAugust 20, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Good morning Don, thank you for uploading some of your drawings. Your charcoal and graphite pictures are just awesome, sorry for the lack for a better word. I just love your work.

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  22. BrandonAugust 20, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    Thanks for the Virtual Expo link!

    Your pictures are just beautiful I could not find the right words to describe how I feel about it. Keep it up!

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  23. MIKEAugust 20, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Thanks for sharing your charcoal pictures! I like the first family portrait. It looks so sweet, great work Don. Please post more!

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  24. Rain MitchellAugust 20, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    yeah, ditto on the first family drawing. where are their 2 beautiful daughters? Do you have any pictures of Sasha and Malia? Do post if you have one, thanks!

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  25. MorganAugust 20, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    I'm thrilled I stumbled upon your blog! Great work Mr. Stephens, awesome pictures. I share the same sentiments, I would love to see more of your work. Keep it up!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    Your pictures tell a lot of stories. I would love to see them for real, I bet it would look 100 times better. My fave would be the first picture.

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  27. Jay PetersAugust 20, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I wish I can draw like you Don. But alas, I could not even draw a stick figure to save my life. True.

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  28. October Gallery MallAugust 20, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Don Stephens' Art Classes at October Gallery this Saturday. 3:00 PM 6353 Greene Street, Philly, PA 19144. Questions 267-297-0188

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  29. Tamika ForrestAugust 21, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    I can't make today's class, but I will come in the future.

    I love what you are doing. Please keep it going.

    The arts must live.

    Tamika Forrest

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  30. October Gallery MallAugust 22, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    When bankers get together they talk about art when artists get together they talk about money.


    INTERESTING !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 25, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Greetings everyone ,
    Man the comments are something else, I thank you all, for I do this for all of you the people-as for mmore images for display coming soon -also the complete family unit of the first family will be a series that I am working on so yes the young ladies will be a focus and the parallels between the ladies and their representation of the youth So thank you all and keep the questions and comments coming and we will get to know one another
    Don stephens

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  32. MeganSeptember 1, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    What new art will you be bringing to the art show this year?

    I met you last year at the Liacouras Center.
    I love your work. See you this year.

    Megan

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  33. D.September 4, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Any work done in color?

    Not that I don't like B&W. Just a question.

    Hope to see more of your work soon.

    I'll try and make your class when I get back to Philly. I live in DC mow.

    Dana Smith

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  34. CJSeptember 6, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    I love the way J. Picker describes your artwork...

    "His portrait work contains emotion and movement:.

    This is a very accurate statement.

    I hope to meet you someday. Keep spreading the paint.

    CJ

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Mr. Stephens art is very expressive. Don captures all of the emotions in his subjects and the viewer can relate and/or feel what the painting is expressing. His art is interesting and intense.

    Linda
    South Bend, Indiana
    1/22/11 @ 11:52 a.m.

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  36. YvonneJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I am the proud owner of two pieces created by Don Stephens, a personal friend. He is a force to be reckoned with in terms of his broad, deep vision of humanity and the impact of the world on our emotions. His translation into art is expressive and magnificent. I'm working hard to purchase another piece from this artist in the near future. Peace and blessings.

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  37. christopher johnsonJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Excellent work! Don's artwork is alive.

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  38. Moritz ReiterJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Donald, your work over the years is inspiring to many.

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  39. Donald StephensMarch 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Hello and Greetings Everyone wanted to touch bases with community at large to understand thoughts on the importance of creative impulses within the community and society that we reside in. Is the Arts truly important to our human experience.
    From the Artist to the Viewing Audience
    LEAVE A THOUGHT ON THE MATTER

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