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{{short description|American contemporary artist (born 1943)}}
{{Infobox artist
{{Infobox artist
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| name = Stephen Kline
| name = Stephen Kline
| image = Kline Florida Art Plate.jpg
| image = Kline Florida Art Plate.jpg
| birth_name = Stephen Neil Kline
| birth_name = Stephen Neil Kline
| birth_date = {{birth date|1943|12|12|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1943|12|12|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Des Moines, Iowa]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| birth_place = [[Des Moines, Iowa]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| nationality = American
| nationality = American
| field = [[Painting]], [[Drawing]], [[Photography]]
| known_for = [[Painting]], [[Drawing]], [[Photography]]
| works = Florida State-of-the-Arts license plate, ''Lines of Language'' paintings and drawings (over 125 dog breed lithographs drawn from the breed's name).
| notable_works = Florida State-of-the-Arts license plate, ''Lines of Language'' paintings and drawings (over 125 dog breed lithographs drawn from the breed's name).
| training = [[Drake University]]
| training = [[Drake University]]
| movement = Lines of Language
| movement = Lines of Language
}}
}}
'''Stephen Kline''' (born 1943) is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in acrylics and ink.
'''Stephen Kline''' (born 1943 in [[Des Moines, Iowa]]) <ref name="BlairKamin">Blair Kamin, "Gallery pulls Iowan’s Madonna painting," The Des Moines Register, 28 December 1985, p. 3A.</ref><ref name="Thurston">{{cite news |url=http://www.sptimes.com/2002/05/10/Citytimes/Artistically_evolving.shtml |first=Susan |last=Thurston |title=Artistically evolving |newspaper=[[St. Petersburg Times]] |date={{date|2002-05-10|mdy}} |accessdate={{date|2013-01-06|mdy}} }}</ref> is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in acrylics and ink.


==Early life==
==Early life==


Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Stephen Kline spent his early years growing up with his parents and older sister Martha in a small house on the east side of Des Moines. As a junior in high school, he designed the senior class yearbook cover for [[East High School (Des Moines, Iowa)|East Des Moines High School]] before graduating the following year and attending [[Drake University]]<ref name="BlairKamin"/><ref>Gary Heinlein, "Game makes sport of middle-class life," Des Moines Tribune, 23 November 1979, p. 3.</ref> where he studied art under Stan Hess and Leonard Goode. After college, he accepted a position with former [[Look (American magazine)|LOOK Magazine]]<ref name="BlairKamin" /> in their art department.
Born in 1943 in [[Des Moines, Iowa]], Kline spent his early years growing up with his parents and older sister Martha in a small house on the east side of Des Moines. As a junior in high school, he designed the senior class yearbook cover for [[East High School (Des Moines, Iowa)|East Des Moines High School]] before graduating the following year and attending [[Drake University]],<ref name="BlairKamin">{{Cite news |last=Kamin |first=Blair |date=December 28, 1985 |title=Gallery pulls Iowan's Madonna painting |pages=3 |work=[[The Des Moines Register]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112390045/the-des-moines-register/ |access-date=November 1, 2022 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Heinlein |first=Gary |date=November 23, 1979 |title=Game Makes Sport of Middle-Class Life |pages=3 |work=[[Des Moines Tribune]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112390244/des-moines-tribune/ |access-date=November 1, 2022 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> where he studied art under [[Stanley Hess|Stan Hess]] and Leonard Good. After college, he accepted a position with former [[Look (American magazine)|LOOK Magazine]] in their art department.<ref name="BlairKamin" />


==Beginning career==
==Beginning career==


In 1964, Kline moved to Omaha, NE, where his fine art was first accepted in a museum show: the Tenth Midwest Biennial <ref>"Tenth Midwest Biennial," Joslyn Art Museum, (Exhibition Catalog) March 10, 1968, p. 13.</ref> at the [[Joslyn Art Museum|Joslyn Museum]],<ref>Leonard Thiessen, "Art in the Midlands: You Don't Forget Brancusi!," Sunday World Herald Magazine (Omaha, NE) , 5 April 1970, p. 36.</ref> Omaha, Nebraska. Commercially, he moved quickly from the [[Omaha World-Herald|Omaha World Herald]] art department through a succession of advertising agencies,<ref>"Business Topics: Kline Is Art Director," Omaha World-Herald, 19 June 1968, p. 64.</ref> landing a job with [[Bozell|Bozell & Jacobs Advertising]].
In 1964, Kline moved to Omaha, Nebraska where his fine art was first accepted in a museum show: the Tenth Midwest Biennial <ref>"Tenth Midwest Biennial," Joslyn Art Museum, (Exhibition Catalog) March 10, 1968, p. 13.</ref> at the [[Joslyn Art Museum|Joslyn Museum]],<ref>Leonard Thiessen, "Art in the Midlands: You Don't Forget Brancusi!," Sunday World Herald Magazine (Omaha, NE), 5 April 1970, p. 36.</ref> Omaha, Nebraska. Commercially, he moved quickly from the [[Omaha World-Herald|Omaha World Herald]] art department through a succession of advertising agencies,<ref>"Business Topics: Kline Is Art Director," Omaha World-Herald, 19 June 1968, p. 64.</ref> landing a job with [[Bozell|Bozell & Jacobs Advertising]].


In 1973, he and his writer wife Kris Limberg Kline began Kline Photography Studios, which produced both fine arts and commercial photography. During this period, Stephen was one of the leading pioneers of [[panoramic photography]]<ref>"Steve Kline: The Whole Is Greater Than The Parts," PENTAX life, VOL. 11 NO. 2 Summer 1989, p. 17.</ref><ref>Kris Kline ''Sight & Sound'', photomethods (magazine), Oct. 1984, p. 35.</ref> in multimedia. Meanwhile, he used every spare moment to pursue his fine arts career.
In 1973, he and his writer wife Kris Limberg Kline began Kline Photography Studios, which produced both fine arts and commercial photography. During this period, Stephen was one of the leading pioneers of [[panoramic photography]]<ref>"Steve Kline: The Whole Is Greater Than The Parts," PENTAX life, VOL. 11 NO. 2 Summer 1989, p. 17.</ref><ref>Kris Kline ''Sight & Sound'', photomethods (magazine), Oct. 1984, p. 35.</ref> in multimedia. Meanwhile, he used every spare moment to pursue his fine arts career.
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== Art drawn from words==
== Art drawn from words==


Two years after relocating to Ellenton, FL in 1991, Kline painted his first [http://americanmade.marthastewart.com/profiles/stephen-kline-2508 ''Lines of Language''] painting, signing his name over and over. Titled ''3795 Signatures'',<ref name="Thurston"/> the abstract was chosen for the 1994 Florida National,<ref>"1994 Florida National," Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, (Exhibition Catalog) 1994</ref> [[Florida State University]] Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee, Florida.
Two years after relocating to Ellenton, FL in 1991, Kline painted his first [http://americanmade.marthastewart.com/profiles/stephen-kline-2508 ''Lines of Language''] painting, signing his name over and over. Titled ''3795 Signatures'',<ref name="Thurston">{{cite news |last=Thurston |first=Susan |date=May 10, 2002 |title=Artistically evolving |newspaper=[[St. Petersburg Times]] |url=http://www.sptimes.com/2002/05/10/Citytimes/Artistically_evolving.shtml |accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref> the abstract was chosen for the 1994 Florida National,<ref>"1994 Florida National," Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, (Exhibition Catalog) 1994</ref> [[Florida State University]] Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee, Florida.


It was also in 1994 that Kline designed the [http://www.tampaarts.com/Services.aspx Florida State of the Arts license plate].<ref>"Florida: State of the Arts," Art in America, May 1996, p. 31.</ref><ref>Eydie Cubarrubia "Art Drive," Bradenton Herald, April 2, 1996, p. 1.</ref>
It was also in 1994 that Kline designed the [http://www.tampaarts.com/Services.aspx Florida State of the Arts license plate].<ref>"Florida: State of the Arts," Art in America, May 1996, p. 31.</ref><ref>Eydie Cubarrubia "Art Drive," Bradenton Herald, April 2, 1996, p. 1.</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.famebooking.com/blog/interview-with-florida-artist-stephen-kline "Interview with Florida Artist Stephen Kline"] Fame Booking July 18th, 2019
* [https://www.famebooking.com/blog/interview-with-florida-artist-stephen-kline "Interview with Florida Artist Stephen Kline"] Fame Booking July 18, 2019
* [http://www.florida-arts.org/getinvolved/artsplate "Florida Arts License Plate"] Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Jan. 7, 2013
* [http://www.florida-arts.org/getinvolved/artsplate "Florida Arts License Plate"] Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Jan. 7, 2013
* [http://www.e-junkie.info/2011/09/interview-with-stephen-kline-creating.html "Interview With Stephen Kline, Creating Dogs Portraits With The Text Of Their Breeds"] E-JUNKIE.INFO, Jan. 7, 2013
* [http://www.e-junkie.info/2011/09/interview-with-stephen-kline-creating.html "Interview With Stephen Kline, Creating Dogs Portraits With The Text Of Their Breeds"] E-JUNKIE.INFO, Jan. 7, 2013
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Latest revision as of 23:14, 22 February 2024

Stephen Kline
Born
Stephen Neil Kline

(1943-12-12)December 12, 1943
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationDrake University
Known forPainting, Drawing, Photography
Notable workFlorida State-of-the-Arts license plate, Lines of Language paintings and drawings (over 125 dog breed lithographs drawn from the breed's name).
MovementLines of Language

Stephen Kline (born 1943) is an American contemporary artist who works primarily in acrylics and ink.

Early life

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Born in 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa, Kline spent his early years growing up with his parents and older sister Martha in a small house on the east side of Des Moines. As a junior in high school, he designed the senior class yearbook cover for East Des Moines High School before graduating the following year and attending Drake University,[1][2] where he studied art under Stan Hess and Leonard Good. After college, he accepted a position with former LOOK Magazine in their art department.[1]

Beginning career

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In 1964, Kline moved to Omaha, Nebraska where his fine art was first accepted in a museum show: the Tenth Midwest Biennial [3] at the Joslyn Museum,[4] Omaha, Nebraska. Commercially, he moved quickly from the Omaha World Herald art department through a succession of advertising agencies,[5] landing a job with Bozell & Jacobs Advertising.

In 1973, he and his writer wife Kris Limberg Kline began Kline Photography Studios, which produced both fine arts and commercial photography. During this period, Stephen was one of the leading pioneers of panoramic photography[6][7] in multimedia. Meanwhile, he used every spare moment to pursue his fine arts career.

In 1982, they moved their family to Westfield, NJ. Kline was soon accepted as a gallery artist at Foxworth Gallery on Madison Ave.[8] in Manhattan, where his work made headlines when his provocative painting Madonna and Child caused street demonstrations in 1985,[1] It was in this period when he began combining his painting and photography into one medium. Portrait of a Painter was chosen for the 1987 New Jersey Arts Annual[9] at the Jersey City Museum, and his photo/art piece of Isaac Asimov was printed in Communicator's Journal.[10]

Art drawn from words

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Two years after relocating to Ellenton, FL in 1991, Kline painted his first Lines of Language painting, signing his name over and over. Titled 3795 Signatures,[11] the abstract was chosen for the 1994 Florida National,[12] Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee, Florida.

It was also in 1994 that Kline designed the Florida State of the Arts license plate.[13][14]

In 1999, Kline created his first realistic drawing using his new Lines of Language technique to create an image of Santa out of the words Season's Greetings. He had his drawing printed as a lithograph, added additional words with gold and silver applied pen-and-ink to individualize each piece, and sent them out to family, friends, business associates and patrons. The next year, when he noticed how many recipients had framed the art, he decided to use his Lines of Language technique to create his first dog lithograph.[15] Throughout the next several years, Kline has drawn over 125 breeds.

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  • This multiple image photograph was made in Central Park, New York City. The viewer will see the same person several times throughout the print.
    This multiple image photograph was made in Central Park, New York City. The viewer will see the same person several times throughout the print.
  • Kline's art written from the word [1] over and over.
    Kline's art written from the word [1] over and over.
  • Kline's painting 3795 Signatures.
    Kline's painting 3795 Signatures.
  • PUBLIC ART: Kline's painting the Solicitor hangs in the office of the Chief Judge of Hillsborough County, Florida, purchased by Hillsborough County for their permanent collection.[2].
    PUBLIC ART: Kline's painting the Solicitor hangs in the office of the Chief Judge of Hillsborough County, Florida, purchased by Hillsborough County for their permanent collection.[2].
  • PUBLIC ART: Kline's painting,"Red, White, and Blue Stars and Stripes," is on public view in Hillsborough County Center, purchased for the county's permanent collection.
    PUBLIC ART: Kline's painting,"Red, White, and Blue Stars and Stripes," is on public view in Hillsborough County Center, purchased for the county's permanent collection.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kamin, Blair (December 28, 1985). "Gallery pulls Iowan's Madonna painting". The Des Moines Register. p. 3. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Heinlein, Gary (November 23, 1979). "Game Makes Sport of Middle-Class Life". Des Moines Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Tenth Midwest Biennial," Joslyn Art Museum, (Exhibition Catalog) March 10, 1968, p. 13.
  4. ^ Leonard Thiessen, "Art in the Midlands: You Don't Forget Brancusi!," Sunday World Herald Magazine (Omaha, NE), 5 April 1970, p. 36.
  5. ^ "Business Topics: Kline Is Art Director," Omaha World-Herald, 19 June 1968, p. 64.
  6. ^ "Steve Kline: The Whole Is Greater Than The Parts," PENTAX life, VOL. 11 NO. 2 Summer 1989, p. 17.
  7. ^ Kris Kline Sight & Sound, photomethods (magazine), Oct. 1984, p. 35.
  8. ^ Aline Franzen, "Money Makes the World Go Round, Manhattan (magazine), Vol. 3 Number 8, p. 34.
  9. ^ "New Jersey Arts Annual - Printmaking & Photography," Jersey City Museum, (Exhibition Catalog) April 11, 1987, p. 21.
  10. ^ Isaac Asimov, "Write, Write, Write," Communicator’s Journal, Volume 1 Number 1, May/June 1983, p. 41.
  11. ^ Thurston, Susan (May 10, 2002). "Artistically evolving". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  12. ^ "1994 Florida National," Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, (Exhibition Catalog) 1994
  13. ^ "Florida: State of the Arts," Art in America, May 1996, p. 31.
  14. ^ Eydie Cubarrubia "Art Drive," Bradenton Herald, April 2, 1996, p. 1.
  15. ^ Kris Kline, "$98,000 Bulldog," Dog & Kennel (magazine), August 2001, p. 46.
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