Portfolio — Austin, Texas

Steve
Schwolert

Artist, Designer, Educator, Creative Thinker, and Bricoleur.*

*brē-kō-ˈlər  —  Someone who uses the tools, materials, and resources at hand to create, build, and solve problems.

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Design

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Fabrication

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Art & Illustration

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Film & Video

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About

Disciplines

  • Graphic Design & Illustration
  • Exhibition Design & Fabrication
  • Sculpture & Woodworking
  • Painting & Drawing
  • Film & Video Production
  • Art Education
  • Slöyd (Hand-tool Woodworking)
  • Set Design & Construction

My work history demonstrates problem-solving, intellectual, and creative thinking abilities — applying acquired skills to a variety of situations, learning new skills with each challenge, and bringing self-motivation, curiosity, and a desire for excellence to each task.

I am an artist and educator with a lifelong commitment to applying creative thinking and showing others how to do the same. I am seeking opportunities for teaching and mentoring, as well as special creative projects and commissions. I work in a range of styles informed by art history, personal experience, and Christian faith. I have a passion to know God's good gifts through creative work.

For more than sixteen years I served as Exhibit Coordinator at the Austin History Center, researching, designing, and fabricating exhibits, writing and producing short films, as well as creating graphic design for banners, brochures, signage, and events. Since 2023 I have taught Slöyd and fine arts at St. Paul Fine Arts Academy.

My practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, logo and exhibit design, film production, music, and more. I hold a BFA in Sculpture from the University of North Texas and an MA in New Testament Literature and Systematic Theology from Luther Seminary.

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Contact

Inquiries regarding teaching, mentoring, private art instruction, or commissioned work are welcome.

Further samples of artwork along with writing samples are available upon request. Inquiries regarding teaching, mentoring, private art instruction, or commissioned work are welcome.