individual forms and characters that reflect the mood of the artist. Acid etching contrast of shine and rust add depth and dynamism
to the work, suggesting skies, clouds, and the vast expanses of the Arizona landscape. Light plays on the layered surfaces, to add
even more possibilities.
Although music was his focus and passion, he chose to create a toy truck at his brother’s welding
shop when requested to bring to class something that displayed his interests. Since then, he’s never
looked back: today his work is held in many private collections in Europe and The United States.
Stewart’s art has evolved from realistic to southwestern, Native American faces and symbols,
to abstraction.
Born from strong geometric patterns, curves and angles that find their natural flow from being layered
together, his work creates a strong three-dimensional effect, even in his wall pieces. Assembling pre-
cut pieces of steel, he organizes their placement until shapes and forms slowly evolve that pleases
his eyes and the feeling of the moment. Stewart tells his story with childlike simplicity, generosity, and
love. His “Little People” - the figures adorning most of his pieces, are worked with torch and tool while
the metal is melting. Made one by one from welding rods of various thicknesses, the pieces have

"Just Getting Friendly" 23" diameter Welded Steel Location: Sedona Gallery
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"To the Stars" 62" x 18" Welded Steel Location: Sedona Gallery
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"Friendly Gathering" 27" x 14" Welded Steel Location: Sedona Gallery
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"Gathering for the Sunset" 29" x 47" Welded Steel Location: Sedona Gallery $3,800
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"Going Up" 68" x 22" x 12" Welded Steel Location: Sedona Gallery $2,900
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