ARTIST'S STATEMENT:

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Steven has always been captivated by art. After earning his Bachelors in Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University he began his career as a freelance illustrator. During his stint as a freelance illustrator Steven worked with numerous clients from the Boy Scouts of America, Highlights for Children, the Columbus Marathon and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. His work has been honored through the Illustrators Club of Washington D.C., the Society of Illustrators (Los Angeles) and the United States Air Force Illustration Program.  

Since his venture into gallery life, his landscapes have been very well received by collectors. His paintings have earned him recognition in several juried competitions such as the Richeson 75 competition. In 2008 the start of his statewide traveling exhibition began at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition will be a part of the museum's statewide exhibitions through 2011.  Steven currently resides in Westerville, Ohio where he continues to paint plein air and in his studio. He is represented by The Sharon Weiss Gallery in Columbus, OH, The Arts Company in Nashville, TN, B. Deemer Gallery in Louisville, KY and Glave Kocen Gallery in Richmond,VA