| Artist Statement The influence that is perhaps the most readily apparent in my painting is that of vintage poster art. This artistic genre captures a heightened sense of romanticism by portraying idyllic scenes and experiences. The combination of striking graphical compositions with bold color never fails to evoke an emotional response from the viewer. Although this artistic movement has all but died out, nostalgia for times past has led in recent years to a greater appreciation of the style. However, my intent is not to attempt to create art that looks as if it belongs to a bygone era. Instead, I combine the idyllic sentiments of the past with contemporary influences in order to create a unique and timeless image. It is deeply challenging to create the various moods and patterns of light while using the flat and homogenous colors characteristic to this style. I am also fascinated with the shapes of nature, and I challenge myself by searching for the simple geometric patterns hidden in the rich and complex array of objects in the natural world. As an artist who lives and works in the natural splendor of the Colorado Rockies, I am compelled to incorporate the beauty of my surroundings into my work. It is my intent that my artwork inspires people to explore, experience, and come to a greater appreciation of this world we all share. More About Me I grew up drawing in the suburbs of Chicago, then attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia where I studied illustration. I subsequently moved to Los Angeles where I became an animator for Nickelodeon, designing backgrounds for Hey Arnold and Oswald the Octopus. It was while I was living in California that my fascination with the natural world began to develop. It was one specific camping trip to Yosemite that I realized my love for the mountains, so I eventually packed my bags and moved to Colorado. It was this transition that inspired me to begin working in my current style of painting. I live in Boulder, Colorado with my dog, Zephyr.
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Boulder Canyon
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. Added as a personal touch, the vehicle is Ste... [more info] |
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Mapleton Hill
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. There are a lot of grand Victorian houses in ... [more info] |
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Boulder Colorado Founded 1858
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", 18"X22", and 18"X22" framed and matted print. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder, though this one isn't re... [more info] |
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Breckenridge
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. Steve designed this print to be a very classic looking ski poster but with a contemporary skier. Besides the mountain r... [more info] |
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Boulder Creek
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. Boulder Creek runs through the Downtown area ... [more info] |
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Chautauqua
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. On July 4, 1898, over 4,000 people gathered for the opening day of the Colorado Chautauqua. Boulder civic leaders and T... [more info] |
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Estes Park
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. Estes Park is the gateway town to Rocky Mountain National Park. The town is a very popular summer tourist destination s... [more info] |
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Hotel Boulderado
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. The hotel opened on New Year's Day in 1909. T... [more info] |
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Pearl St. Mall
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. The Pearl Street walking mall is the heart of... [more info] |
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. Hiking and wildlife viewing are some of the top things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park. Steve really focused on c... [more info] |
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The Flatirons
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. "The Flatirons" are Boulder's top natural att... [more info] |
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University of Colorado
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This is one of a series of prints promoting various landmarks in Boulder. The building is Old Main, the first building ... [more info] |
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Vail
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This piece has a more abstract approach to composition than most of Steve's other works. He brought together a collage ... [more info] |
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Winter in Boulder
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints. This design is the first in a series of seasonal images. Steve used some Art Nouveau influence in this piece; the trees... [more info] |
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Lodo
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints [more info] |
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Aspen
Available in Note Card, 9"X10.5", and 18"X22" size prints [more info] |
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