Stevens’ painting technique has evolved over time thanks to continuous experimentation with color and brushwork. Mixing and layering have been constant analytical activities for him, mainly aimed at opening up to new stylistic and technical possibilities. His palette, composed mainly of oil paints, develops from careful observation of what he wants to represent, becoming always specific to each subject. As he explains, “In beach scenes, my palette develops both from direct observation and from the colors present on my palette that contribute to amplifying the intensity of each image. There is also the general mood I want to convey, which is more intuitive. Several abstract works are composed of mixtures of turquoise and blue-green that directly relate to the ocean, while the Prussian blues, purples, and crimson reds present in the abstract areas of two other works are more arbitrary and disruptive.” From observing his works, it clearly emerges that nothing is left to chance. His compositional structure decisively integrates the choice of materials, the juxtaposition of brushstrokes, and the inclusion of elements that go beyond the traditional medium, that is, oil colors, showing a continuous propensity for experimentation without ever completely abandoning established techniques and styles.