About the Artist

Watercolor Portrait 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”