Abstract Emotionalist Art is the outpouring of the artist emotional state during the creation process. The Art of L. A. Stevens is Abstract Emotionalist Art. Poverty, racism, abduction, rape and war are the fuels that ignite the flames of inspiration that motivates this self-taught abstract emotionalist artist. Her emotional state: past, present and future (hopes & fears) are poured out into her paintings. More than one viewer has stated that they see "people" in her paintings, so does she. However, she leaves you to make your own interpretation of what you see in her paintings.