Contemporary artist Adam Stone was born in Hollywood, California in 1966. He grew up in the ethnically diverse and cultural melting pot of L.A.’s historic Miracle Mile district. A fertile ground for the early inspiration that would ultimately serve as the catalyst for his style of contemporary urban expressionism.

A self taught painter- He was born into a family of artists where art was not only a means of self expression but one of survival in and of itself. His parents were early pioneers in the L.A. street fine art festival scene back in the early 70’s. At the age of 17, he began to experiment with collage assemblages and reverse glass painting. He started selling these early works on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and after a couple successful years, he began to exhibit in many of the local Southern California Fine Art Festivals that his family helped refine.

His love for painting the human figure in motion can be traced to an early admiration of the strong character renderings, bold colors and dramatic perspectives featured in the art of Marvel and DC comic books. His figurative paintings depicting scenes from night clubs, musicians and athletes were perfect subjects to convey his fascination with the raw and breath taking power of human emotional and physical intention.

In the mid 80’s, a desire to overcome chronic shyness led him to enroll in an elementary acting class while attending Santa Monica Jr. College. He was quickly cast in the role of Eddie Billick in the the Theatre East production of “The Whole Darn Shooting Match.” The play had a successful Summer run and ultimately led him to The Beverly Hills Playhouse where he would embark on a 15 year journey of honing his dramatic skills and diligent study of character development. Roles in stage, television and film would soon follow. His last being a guest starring turn on the hit NBC drama “ER.” By the late 90’s, Stone’s art work was published and collected world wide. His style began to evolve and it was time to bring the wealth of experience he cultivated as an actor to his art. These new tools stimulated new insights and brought new dimensions to his paintings. He began an exploration of placing his figures within the limitless boundaries of contemporary narratives.

   

An avid animal lover, many of his favorite furry friends have staked their claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In the latest body of work, he’s redirected the focus from that of the figure to the animal realm. These mystical creatures often possess human-like characteristics that serve as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the adventurous plight of the human condition.

The goal is to place the subjects in both familiar and dream like realities where their actions and expressions take us on a visceral trip deep into the wonder of our mind’s eye. To strike a common chord within our spirit...uniting us on a familiar ground where our imagination and intuition light the way.

His art work is represented in both public and private collections around the world.

He currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California.