Steve grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated from Kenyon College with a B.A. in Art. His narrative paintings are a combination of imaginary and personal experiences. Prior to painting, Steve sculpted small interior to large-scale outdoor stainless steel works. His art is in the public collections of Neiman Marcus, Continental Airlines, The Port of San Diego, The City of Los Altos, and Adobe Systems, as well as in numerous private collections. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Lora and their three furry friends.