Long time Vashon resident, performer, and visual artist, Steffon Moody has painted his way around Vashon. Setting up his easel across from landmark Vashon sites, he has painted 30+ oil paintings as a visual catalog of scenes that make Vashon unique and identifiable. These comprise the collection he is showing for his first solo show at VCA, opening October 4 and runs through October 27. 

Steffon painted this collection plein air, meaning outside and in public versus in a studio. Having lived on Vashon for 36 years, he has seen a lot of changes, but he is still impressed with how much has remained the same. The past and present sites and scenes interweave to make what we love about Vashon. 

Come meet and talk with Steffon at the  artist reception 5-8pm. Gallery hours are Wed – Sunday 12-5pm (Closed Mon/Tuesday).

Join us in the gallery for Steffon’s talk, “Learning to Paint Under Pressure While Growing Up Backstage”. In this talk, he will unpack his experience of working as a scenic artist at The Muny Opera in St. Louis from ages 16-24, with a crew of incredible artists who had a huge impact on how he has approached art and life. The event is free.

Steffon’s solo show “Iconic Vashon” is showing in the gallery. Hours: Wed – Sunday 12-5pm.
All art is listed online with Steffon's accompanying stories about each piece. 

Click below to take a virtual walk through the gallery and Steffon's show. 

Steffon began his career as a visual artist at the age of 16, working as a theatrical set painter at the Muny Opera in St. Louis.  He is currently working on his 5th mural on Bainbridge Island.  He teaches drawing and design at DigiPen Institute of Technology; a gaming and animation college in Redmond, WA, and shows paintings year-round at The Lodge at St. Edward and has a BFA in painting from Washington University in St. Louis.