Steve Williams is a painter of instinct and emotion, translating the fleeting and the elemental into layered, textured compositions. His work is an exploration of landscape—not as a static subject, but as an ever-changing dialogue between light, weather, and time.

Self-taught, Williams approaches painting with a fluid yet deliberate process, allowing each piece to emerge organically. Using both palette knives and brushes, he builds depth through successive layers, merging and refining until the work reaches a state of authenticity—an honest reflection of his connection to place.

Although born into an artistic family, Williams initially pursued a corporate career before an undeniable creative pull led him back to painting. What began as a personal pursuit soon became a professional calling, and in 2011, he committed fully to life as an artist.

Based in York since 2002, Williams is deeply influenced by North Yorkshire’s vast, undulating landscapes and the raw beauty of its coastline. His paintings capture the interplay between permanence and transience—solid landforms shaped by history and human presence, contrasted with shifting skies and mercurial light. His affinity for the sea, a constant thread from his coastal upbringing, adds a meditative quality to his work, evoking atmosphere rather than geography.

Williams has exhibited widely across the UK and beyond, with works now held in private collections around the world. His practice continues to evolve, driven by a deep connection to landscape and an ongoing pursuit of sensory and emotional resonance.