Steve taught himself to draw at an early age and later at age 16 began taking
courses in painting, sculpture, and jewelry during high school in northern
California. After a tour of active duty with the U.S. Air Force, he went back to
college to study design, earning a degree in fine art. He began his career in art
as a technical illustrator for the Air Force. He also accepted freelance
commissions for portraits and other work, including designing slates for the local
television station, and logos for other businesses.
His illustrations and designs have been on display in the Smithsonian Air and
Space Museum, the Chicago Art Institute, the Library of Congress, as well as,
other venues. Many of his paintings hang in private collections here in the U.S.
and aboard.
Steve worked as the Visual Communications Manager at NASA Armstrong.
Steve was responsible for Armstrong’s exhibit and outreach programs and
served as an art director for the center. Retiring from NASA in 2023 after 48
years with the federal government, Steve now devotes much of his time pursuing
art on his own terms.