The Artist

http://www.stev
ookstudio.com/
In 2006, Steve's company closed and he had the choice to look for work or to pursue his art career.

He chose art and we have never looked back.

I joke that we live in an art gallery, but I love the fact that we always have beautiful art on our walls.

I don't like it when a favorite painting sells or is out at a show,

but I learned long ago that if Steve's income was from art then I had to accept that I will sometimes lose a favorite painting.

I hated when the yellow truck painting sold,

but there is alway something to replace it.

I like decorating with objects that have memories and Steve likes painting memories.

the village of Walderston, Jamaica where we spent part of our Peace Corps years

our precious Lulu

a favorite street scene in Paris

a family reunion on Catalina Island

 a walk along the harbor in Saint Jean de Luz, France

Ventura, our little slice of paradise

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Discoveries Wine uses Steve's paintings for wine labels.

The Ventura Visitor's Bureau uses Steve's work for promotion on canvas bags, posters and brochures.

He has fun, doing what he wants all day, and the best part is that people actually pay him for it.