About the Artist
Steve, a resident of Bend, Oregon, has had a passion for painting in watercolor for over 40 years. Since his retirement in 2005, Steve has been able to devote more time to the development of his craft. Steve now exclusively paints watercolor portrait and figure paintings.
Steve developed his watercolor painting skills through classes, workshops and independent study. Several national artists and workshop instructors were instrumental in his artistic growth including David McKay, Joan Dougherty, Don Andrews, Mel Stabin and Ted Nuttall. Ted Nuttall, in particular, has been a great resource and inspiration for Steve’s watercolor portrait painting.
Steve is a Signature Member of The Watercolor Society of Oregon, The New Mexico Watercolor Society, The Northwest Watercolor Society, and Signature Member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. His work has been juried into the following exhibitions:
2023 NWWS Waterworks Exhibition – “Don Andrews Studio Award” – 10:08
2023 Signature Membership Western Federation of Watercolor Societies
2023 NWWS Waterworks Exhibition
2023 14th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition
2023 48th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
2022 Watercolor West’s 54th International Exhibition
2022 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show – “Award of Distinction” – 10:08
2022 Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition
2021 Watercolor Society of Oregon – Fall Show – “Fifth Place” – Remembering Hokkaido
2021 San Diego Watercolor Society – 41st International Exhibition
2021 46th Annual WFWS Exhibition – “Elevated Recognition Blick Award” – The Jewel
2021 American Watercolor Society Associates Virtual Exhibition
2021 Northwest Watercolor Society Spring Show
2021 Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition
2020 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show – “Fourth Place” – Hands Down
2020 New Mexico Watercolor Society Fall Exhibition – “Cheap Joe’s Award” – The Jewel
2020 45th Annual WFWS Exhibition
2019 Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition
2019 Signature Membership Watercolor Society of Oregon
2019 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show
2019 New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition
2019 TWSA 43rd Annual Exhibition
2018 Northwest Watercolor Society Fall Show
2018 New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – “Best of Show Award” – The Flower
2017 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show – “Award of Distinction” – Sunshine and Smiles
2017 Traveling Exhibit (Oregon) – Watercolor Society of Oregon
2016 Northwest Watercolor Society Fall Show – “M. Graham & Co. Award” – Sunshine and Smiles
2016 Signature Membership Northwest Watercolor Society
2016 Northwest Watercolor Society 76th Annual International Open Exhibition
2016 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show – “Best of Show Award” – Colored Beads Colored Thoughts
2016 New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – “Art League of New Mexico Award” – Sunshine and Smiles
2015 New Mexico Watercolor Society Open Exhibition – “Mabel Culpeper Award” – Remembering Kyoto
2015 Pikes Peak Watercolor Society International Exhibition – “Silver Level Award” – Remembering Kyoto
2015 New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – “Rio Grande Art Association Award” – Hope is a Thing with Feathers
2014 Northwest Watercolor Society Fall Show – “Daniel Smith Artists’ Materials Award” – The Gift
2014 Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show
2014 New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition
2012 Traveling Exhibit (Oregon) – Watercolor Society of Oregon
2011 46th Annual Transparent Watercolor Exhibition, Watercolor Society of Oregon – Sunriver, Oregon – “Award of Distinction” – Connie
2007 Plein Air Show, Mirror Pond Gallery – Bend, Oregon – National Watercolor and Pastel Show, Mirror Pond Gallery – Bend, Oregon
2002 Contra Costa County Fair – “First Place” Alameda County (California) Fair
2001 Contra Costa County Fair – “Best of Show”
2000 Contra Costa County (California) Fair – “Best of Show”
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