about
I remember being in church one night, under a little open-air tabernacle, when the presence of the Lord felt especially heavy. The pastor who was leading worship suddenly stopped and looked at me.
He said, “The Lord just spoke to me. He said this week you’ll be drawn to something from your childhood. When it happens, take hold of it—and I will rip open a source of provision for you.”
By Tuesday, I was in the hardware store when I stumbled across a rack of acrylic paints.
As you can probably guess… the rest is history.
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Esteban — Internationally Collected Acrylic Expressionist Painter
About the Artist
Stephen “Esteban” Harrelson is an internationally collected acrylic expressionist whose work bridges the soul of Louisiana with the heat of Honduras. Born and raised in Louisiana and rooted for nearly three decades in Central America, Esteban paints from the crossroads of two worlds—where New Orleans rhythm, Caribbean color, and Pentecostal fire collide on the canvas.
His paintings are instantly recognizable for their bold palettes, sculptural texture, and emotional storytelling. Working from La Ceiba, Esteban turns overlooked moments into living stories—street musicians, dancers, tropical skies, the ache of faith, and the beauty hidden inside struggle.
Half Louisiana, half Honduran, fully Esteban—his work vibrates with the lived intensity of two cultures.
Artist Statement
The throne of God is described as an explosion of color—and His reign declared with every hue, every splash of pigment.
My name is Stephen Harrelson, and I use the vibrant colors of acrylic paint to chronicle that reign. I strive to express emotion and impression, giving a loose interpretation of life and the culture of my generation.
I lived the first half of my life in the zydeco heartbeat of Louisiana and the next half in the intensity of Latin America. Both places have shaped me deeply, and I try to honor them with every brushstroke.
I create in an attempt to imitate beauty, to translate struggle, and to bring pleasure to Jesus. Above all, I consider my art an act of worship.
And when you purchase a piece of my work, you help feed hungry children in Honduras. That matters to me more than you know.
Blessings,
Esteban
Mission
Every painting sold helps feed children in Honduras.
This mission is at the heart of Esteban Fine Art.
