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Maire McArdle and Stephen Walker launched their self-published children’s book, “Timothy O’Toole, a cat’s tale” in 2025. Picture taken by Pat McArdle in their studio in Easton, Maryland. To order a copy of their adorable book, go to the home page and click “Buy Now!” Thank you!
STEPHEN WALKER will exhibit a new oil painting in the Inaugural Endowed Jane Shanahan Hill Offutt Members’ Exhibition. at the Academy Art Museum. Opening reception is on April 25, 2-4 pm. The exhibit runs from April 25- May 10, 2026. Steve has several new oil paintings for sale hanging in the foyer of Easton’s favorite restaurant, Out of the Fire, 111 S. Washington Street. Check out his charcoal drawings and bronze sculptures for sale at The Modern Bulldog, a mid-century modern gallery, 12 N. Washington Street, downtown Easton and a few special pastel paintings at Welcome Home, 29 E. Dover St., Easton.
Steve will be teaching Hand-building in Clay and The Figure in Clay at the Academy Art Museum in 2026. He is on the board of Talbot Arts and is the curator of the TRA Gallery which promotes Talbot County artists who have no gallery representation. 41 East Dover Street, Easton, MD. walkertrout@gmail.com
To see all of Stephen’s work: www.squarehousestudio.com; upcoming shows are posted here.
MAIRE McARDLE authored and self-published a children’s book, “Timothy O’Toole, a cat’s tale” and Stephen Walker, her husband, created the book’s illustrations. Two more collaborative kids’ books are in the works and will debut later in 2026. Maire is a contract graphic designer for the mental health agency, For All Seasons, producing public service awareness campaigns. She is a member of the St. Michaels Art League and is working on a new series of small-sized mixed media artwork. Maire will exhibit a mixed media piece in the Inaugural Endowed Jane Shanahan Hill Offutt Members’ Exhibition, at the Academy Art Museum opening reception is on April 25, 2-4 pm. The exhibit runs from April 25 - May 10, 2026.
Click on McArdle Creative to view her graphic design portfolio.
Click here for more details about her new custom publishing offerings.
As partners in their art business, Square House Studio, Stephen and Maire are daily creatives who serve as a muse for each other. When they are not making art, taking photos, or writing kids’ books, you may spot them driving around the Shore in their VW Beetle convertible heading to the farmer’s market or to Oxford for the sunset picnic… give ‘em a wave!
To get in touch, email info@squarehousestudio.com or call 240-286-4971.
Where are we?
Living in the best small town—Easton, Maryland—creating art, writing children’s books, teaching at the Academy Art Museum and enjoying our adorable mid-century home and garden with our beloved Great Danoodle, Peg.
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