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Steve discovered in grade school that he had an aptitude for capturing images on paper and throughout high school and college continued to cultivate his drawing and seeing ability along with exploring interests in music and photography.
After graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette with a BS degree in Zoology, Steve’s love of creative thought and imagery guided him to return to study Advertising Design with a focus on Illustration.
In 1992, after leaving an advertising agency he co-founded, Steve began painting full time and soon discovered that this was the right path for him.
For the past 20 years Steve has experimented with a multitude of media including water color, pen and ink, oil, charcoal, and gouache as well as mixed media. He discovered that acrylics fit his style the best.
“Painting ala prima plein air requires concentration and focus. The acrylic medium allows me to work quickly and capture the light before it changes too drastically. I only have about 2 hours per sitting to document a moment.”
Steve works out of his home /studio in Scott, Louisiana where he has resided for 24 years.
“I love this area and have developed some great friendships here. The culture adds a depth to my life that is an essential part of who I am. Artistic expression has always rested like a glowing ember in my soul and I realize it is part of my destiny.”
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