On a recent sunny day, in Reno, Steve was hard at work, studying a woman’s photo to add her to a painting of a party scene full of bright colors, smiles and movement.
His blinds were open, allowing passersby to gaze in. While walking downtown I noticed him painting through his window and stopped to ask what he was working on.
He told me he was working on a 10 painting series based on bar scenes. He gave a bit of his biography too, saying he’s been a Reno resident since the 1970s after moving here from the East Coast.
Painting has always been a hobby of his and he says, these last ten years, he’s really focused on his art work. He also mentioned how much he enjoys going to Wingfield Park and painting the landscapes he sees there.
Steve has recently moved into what he calls his work studio and art gallery and plans to have it open during the day to showcase his work and possibly display work by other artists within the next few weeks.
Although he isn’t having a grand opening he is encouraging people to come by and take a look at the art work he’ll be displaying.
He says he is calling the spot, right next to the Antique Angel Wedding Chapel on South Virginia Street the “Riverwalk Art Gallery” and welcomes everyone to check it out.
Now that I’ve met him, I am excited to continue going to his gallery to see what he’ll be working on next.