The Yadkin Arts Council invites artists from all over the state of North Carolina to join in on the competition and participate in the 13th annual Yadkin Arts Council Juried
Local artist wins regional and national awards for portraits Mark Stephenson at work on a commissioned portrait (Source: Submitted photo) By David Whisenant | December 20, 2020 at 4:07 PM EST - Updated December 20 at 4:07 PM
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Salisbury artist Mark Stephenson is the recipient of three recent awards for his paintings. Stephensonâs studio is currently located at the Railwalk Studios and Gallery on Lee Street. The artist specializes in commissioned portraits.
Most recently, Stephensonâs portrait sketch of his son, James (24x20 inches, oil on linen), was selected as a Finalist in the Portrait Society of Americaâs 2020 Members Only Competition in the non-commissioned portrait category. Open to artists worldwide, the painting was selected from among 1,342 entries.