Biography Steve was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1955. Graduated Okemos High school and Montana State University in 1981. In 2004 Steve quit commercial art and began teaching in the community and focusing on his own creative work. He has been in several group and solo exhibits and has been awarded regularly for his efforts. Since 2008 Steve has taught regular drawing and painting classes. He promotes traditional artistic skills like observation, composition and expression. He combines good creative habits and skillful technique.
Education BFA Montana State University, Bozeman ,MT Studied with Deborah Butterfield, John Buck, Ron Ranson, Tom Lynch Work Experience 1988-2006. Steve owned and operated a commercial art studio called Studio Backgrounds. Clients include: Nike, Tektronix, US Bank, Stash tea, Microsoft and many more.
Teaching Experience Oregon Society of Artists, Portland, OR. Keizer Art Association, Keizer, OR Art Media Clark Community College Helena Art Center Portland Fine Arts Guild Sequoia Gallery and Studios Watercolor Society of Oregon WSO member
Selected Awards/Juried Exhibitions Grand prize Portland Rose Festival Art Exhibit 1st Place Hillsboro Plein aire Honorable Mention Pittsburgh Watercolor Competition 1st Place Oil Painting Beaverton Festival of the Arts 2nd Place Watercolor Gresham City Exhibit People’s Choice Umpqua Valley Plein aire People’s Choice OSA annual exhibit Adirondacks International Exhibit of Watercolors Allied Arts Annual International Exhibit Total of more than 26 awards
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Biography Steve was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1955. Graduated Okemos High school and Montana State University in 1981. In 2004 Steve quit commercial art and began teaching in the community and focusing on his own creative work. He has been in several group and solo exhibits and has been awarded regularly for his efforts. Since 2008 Steve has taught regular drawing and painting classes. He promotes traditional artistic skills like observation, composition and expression. He combines good creative habits and skillful technique.
Education BFA Montana State University, Bozeman ,MT Studied with Deborah Butterfield, John Buck, Ron Ranson, Tom Lynch Work Experience 1988-2006. Steve owned and operated a commercial art studio called Studio Backgrounds. Clients include: Nike, Tektronix, US Bank, Stash tea, Microsoft and many more.
Teaching Experience Oregon Society of Artists, Portland, OR. Keizer Art Association, Keizer, OR Art Media Clark Community College Helena Art Center Portland Fine Arts Guild Sequoia Gallery and Studios Watercolor Society of Oregon WSO member
Selected Awards/Juried Exhibitions Grand prize Portland Rose Festival Art Exhibit 1st Place Hillsboro Plein aire Honorable Mention Pittsburgh Watercolor Competition 1st Place Oil Painting Beaverton Festival of the Arts 2nd Place Watercolor Gresham City Exhibit People’s Choice Umpqua Valley Plein aire People’s Choice OSA annual exhibit Adirondacks International Exhibit of Watercolors Allied Arts Annual International Exhibit Total of more than 26 awards
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