Bio
Steph Blondet is a Puerto Rican visual artist based in Tampa Bay, FL, known for her colorful ice cream sculptures that blend joy, nostalgia, and playful sophistication. Her work brings a whimsical twist to contemporary wall art, using sculptural forms and vibrant color to elevate spaces and invite conversation. Each piece offers a fun yet refined experience, transforming everyday interiors into spaces that feel both dynamic and intentionally designed.
Blondet began her artistic journey after a health scare in 2021, using creativity as a form of healing and self-expression. Following the loss of her soul dog two years later, she launched her professional art career, embracing her voice through a commitment to creating lively, textured works that spark joy. Her art is a celebration of color, nostalgia, and playful elegance—infused with the intention to uplift and connect.
She grew up taking private art classes and obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, her Associate of Arts from EDP College, and her Master of Science in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. Upon graduating, she moved to Washington, DC, in 2013 to pursue a career in web development and design. During this time, she sold to private collectors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. In 2019, she relocated to the Tampa Bay area to be closer to family and enjoy the warm weather.
Artist Statement
I create colorful ice cream sculptures and sculptural paintings that celebrate nostalgia, joy, and playful sophistication. Inspired by sweet memories and the simple pleasures that bring people together, I use color, texture, and form to transform interiors into uplifting, meaningful spaces.
Each piece is guided by intuition, rhythm, and a deep desire to evoke joy. I hand-sculpt and arrange each element with care, allowing curves, swirls, and textures to take on lives of their own. The tactile surfaces and dynamic forms invite interaction, reflection, and excitement, while also exploring the emotional layers beneath joyful moments.
Though my work is rooted in personal experience, it speaks to something universal: the power of beauty, play, and memory to uplift and connect us. Through my art, I aim to create spaces that feel both expressive and refined—where sweetness is more than a theme, it’s a feeling.
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GALLERY REPRESENTATION
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
2024 | Drew Marc Studios
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 50 Under 500 | Drew Marc Gallery | Tampa, FL
2025 The Harding Art Show | Nashville, TN
2025 Noir Blanc | Drew Marc Gallery | Tampa, FL
2024 Arts Annual | Creative Pinellas | Largo, FL
2024 Deck the Walls | FloridaRAMA | St. Petersburg, FL
2024 Bold Vibrance | Drew Marc Studios | St. Petersburg, FL
2024 Believing in Tomorrow | NoName Gallery | Philadelphia, PA
2024 Collections | Five Deuces Galleria | St. Petersburg, FL
2024 Spring Emerging Artist | The Scouted Studio | Virtual Exhibition
2024 Superfine Art Fair | Savannah, GA
2024 Belonging | Visionary Art Collective | Virtual Exhibition
2023 Women of 2023 | Women United Art Movement | Virtual Exhibition
2023 Fresh Paint | Create! Magazine | Virtual Exhibition
2023 Abstract Exhibition | Tampa Regional Artists | Tampa, FL
2023 Abstract Art Exhibition | Artist Space Gallery | Virtual Exhibition
INTERVIEWS
2024 Behind the Art with Steph Blondet | The Miller Gallery Blog
2024 The Power of a Daily Creative Practice & Approaching Your Art Career as a Business with Steph Blondet | New Visionary Podcast
2024 Steph Blondet on Reels, Balance and Burnout | The Art Coaching Club Podcast
2023 Steph Blondet: A Visual Journey | Visionary Art Collective
2023 Meet Steph Blondet | Canvas Rebel
PUBLICATIONS
2024 Celebrating Resilience and Expression: Introducing the Art of Steph Blondet | No More Hurt Foundation Blog
2024 Create! Magazine | Issue 48
2024 AQ Volume III | The Art Queens
2023 100 Emerging Artists 2023 | Arts to Hearts Project
2023 New Visionary Magazine | Issue 8
2023 Women United Art Magazine | Issue 5
AWARDS
2023 Best of Show | Artist Space Gallery | Abstract Art Exhibition
2023 Special Mention | Women United Art Price