Before you start reading Steven's bio, let me tell you about my experiences with him. There are so many reasons that Steven is one of my favorite teachers, here are a few!
I don't remember how many years ago I took my first class from Steven at the Thor Gallery in Colonial Beach. I had been taking classes for a while but had never seen so many students in a class before -- there must have been 25. Yes, this seems like a large class but somehow in addition to his demonstrations and teaching, he found time to work with each of us at whatever level we were.
I was so impressed with Steven and how he helped me that I have followed him for years and when I planned to take a group of artists to Ireland several years ago, whom did I ask to go with us as the teacher, Steven of course.
I can promise you that no matter how good an artist you are or aren't, Steven will help you grow as as well as teach you how to be a better artist.
Steven doesn't come to this area very often, so this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss. He teaches in oils but is competent in other mediums also.
Janice
MEET STEVEN WALKER --
Steven S.Walker has been creating inspiring works of art for corporations and private collectors for over twenty years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in illustration. He would later earn his masters in fine arts from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Since making the switch over to being a fine artist in 2008, Steven has been included in several local and national juried competitions including the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional, Salon and National exhibitions , Richeson 75 Landscape Competition, Plein Air Salon, the International Salon and the Art Renewal Center. Steven has also managed to have several solo and group shows over the years.
Most recently Steven's career has included plein air events including Plein Air South, Forgotten Coast Plein Air, Door county invitational and the Olmsted Invitational (which earned him artists choice and a judge’s award from the editor of American Art Collector magazine).
Steven continues to work hard on the advancement of his career, with the assistance of his lovely wife Evelyn and daughter Poppy. Currently, his work is represented in Kentucky, Washington State, Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia and Oklahoma.
“ If you want to know my secret, ask my wife and daughter…they are the real heroes in my success story.”
Check out his website, lots of beautiful paintings! https://stevenwalkerstudios.com