Welcome to Esem Studio.
My name is Stephen Michael Barnes – professionally I go by the name Stephen Michael, or simply, esem.
The purpose of my website esem.studio is to present the two segments of my world. The first segment – “Practical Work” – is a portfolio and description of the work that I do professionally as a content creator for websites and social media. The second segment – “Impractical Work” – is a portfolio of work that I do as an oil painter and artmaker.
Someone once said that there are painters who think and thinkers who paint. I am both.
The Abstract Path – February, 2025
For Sale – The Wall of Art
Our YouTube Channel is LIVE at
https://www.youtube.com/@esem-art-studio/videos –
The link opens a new tab, so ENJOY the Videos!
The Gallery
The Gallery is a mixed collection of my work, from early works to recent work – as a sort of chronicle of my life and career.
Online work – web and social
Yes, I also build and manage websites, as well as creating social media content and managing the social community
“Stephen, You are a big reason Rino D’s and Jester’s are a big success. Thank you so much for what you do. I really and truly appreciate you! I am looking forward to another fantastic year. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!”
Daryl Chester, 2024
Owner of Rino D’s Pizza & Wings, and Jester’s Billiards, both in Gilbert, AZ
Posts from Esem Studio
- Manifesto
- My Bio and Theobot
- Theobot and Jesus, 1929
- Art resources
- The Reverend
- The Golden Rune for painters and artists
Thanks to my Friends, Collectors and Supporters