Stephen Erik Schirle

Fascinating in progress and completed paintings by fine artist Stephen Erik Schirle.

Schirle (Born in 1982 in Los Angeles) is a figurative oil painter whose work blends classical technique with deeply personal symbolism. With works rooted in rigorous observational training, his paintings explore the human condition through intimate yet universal portrayals of the figure. After studying at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and later refining his craft at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, Schirle built a nearly twenty-year career in the entertainment industry as a concept and visual effects artist. Throughout it all, he maintained a devoted painting practice, grounding his technical mastery in personal narrative and self-exploration.