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| Owner & Lead Muralist, Steve Neff |
Steve Neff, owner and lead muralist at Painted Palms, was born and raised in
Alexandria, VA. At a young age, his artistic spark was generated by visiting the
many art museums in nearby Washington, DC. Steve developed his artistic
talents by reproducing master works of art. After several years of learning
graphite, charcoal and silverpoint, at age fifteen one of his drawings was
published in the Washington Post. Under the influence of his high school art
teacher, Steve visited the Corcoran College of Art to help him decide a carrer
path. Although his passion was art, he studied sports medicine at Radford
University and continued practicing art as a way to fulfill a creative need.
Steve supported his family with several careers including Health Club Manager,
Trainer and Finance Manager. He became an Insurance Agent in 2000 holding
a Series 6 license. In 2002, he requested a transfer to Mount Pleasant, SC
because of the opportunities the lowcountry had to offer his family.
Inspired by lowcountry scenery and his wife Andrea, he painted a unique palm
tree mural in his Mount Pleasant home, hence Painted Palms. After several
people requested his "Signature Palm Mural", he realized that his talent could
be used to support his family. Steve marketed his talent and accepted mural
commissions and began his professional art career. His body of work can now
be found in homes, businesses, restaurants and churches along the East Coast.
Steve currently shows his work at Painted Palms - The Neff Art Gallery and
several local galleries. He has experience using a variety of mediums and
supports. Steve specializes in oil, acrylic and pastel and considers trompe l'oeil
his favorite technique. He was one of twelve artists throughout the country to
study under master trompe l'oeil artist, William Cochran.
Steve welcomes fine art and mural commissions both private and public. Please
view his portfolio and feel free to contact Steve to share any ideas.
Alexandria, VA. At a young age, his artistic spark was generated by visiting the
many art museums in nearby Washington, DC. Steve developed his artistic
talents by reproducing master works of art. After several years of learning
graphite, charcoal and silverpoint, at age fifteen one of his drawings was
published in the Washington Post. Under the influence of his high school art
teacher, Steve visited the Corcoran College of Art to help him decide a carrer
path. Although his passion was art, he studied sports medicine at Radford
University and continued practicing art as a way to fulfill a creative need.
Steve supported his family with several careers including Health Club Manager,
Trainer and Finance Manager. He became an Insurance Agent in 2000 holding
a Series 6 license. In 2002, he requested a transfer to Mount Pleasant, SC
because of the opportunities the lowcountry had to offer his family.
Inspired by lowcountry scenery and his wife Andrea, he painted a unique palm
tree mural in his Mount Pleasant home, hence Painted Palms. After several
people requested his "Signature Palm Mural", he realized that his talent could
be used to support his family. Steve marketed his talent and accepted mural
commissions and began his professional art career. His body of work can now
be found in homes, businesses, restaurants and churches along the East Coast.
Steve currently shows his work at Painted Palms - The Neff Art Gallery and
several local galleries. He has experience using a variety of mediums and
supports. Steve specializes in oil, acrylic and pastel and considers trompe l'oeil
his favorite technique. He was one of twelve artists throughout the country to
study under master trompe l'oeil artist, William Cochran.
Steve welcomes fine art and mural commissions both private and public. Please
view his portfolio and feel free to contact Steve to share any ideas.