Sunseeker (2025) Original Oil Painting by Ben Stephenson

This painting depicts a strange, prehistoric-looking iguana clinging to a geometric cactus, set against a sun-drenched backdrop of deep red sky radiating with heat. You can almost feel the creature sweating through its textured scales. In this piece, Stephenson continues his exploration of Mexico’s exotic wildlife, capturing its native creatures with a blend of naivety and realism. The spacious composition invites the viewer to explore the intricate details and layered techniques used to build the painting’s rich surface.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 44 x 70 x 4cm (unframed) / 44 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds