"Romantic Impressionism is what I do.  I think the term best expresses how and why I paint.  To me it is bold and full of life and color.
Rather than attempt to tell you something completely, it makes an experience that is felt more than told..." ~ Stephen Shortridge

“I have painted many subjects and places, but some of the most fun I’ve had was painting Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney.  I was five when Disneyland opened.  At sixty-three it’s fun to think of the past and a Magic Kingdom.”

“I hope you enjoy, as much as I did, these interpretations of some of our favorite Disney characters. And, that their personalities and a reminiscence of Walt himself—are not only to make us smile—but will hopefully pull on our heartstrings as well.” 

 “I thank God for everything, the least of which is to be creative.  And to paraphrase a famous line from The Chariots of Fire: ‘…when I paint, I feel His pleasure.’  This I certainly do.”

My best, Stephen