*  Steve spent four years studying for a B.A. Hons in Illustration. He graduated in 1982.

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* He spent a year as an Archaeological Illustrator at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds.

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* Steve spent 3 years painting watercolor Landscapes of  the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads.

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* Steve was a full time secondary school art teacher for a total of 8 years in England.

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* He left teaching and was a Graphic artist for 4 years working mainly in greater London.

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* Steve had been holidaying in Scotland travelling further out into the remotest areas. He made the decision to return Scotland and

  took a temporary art teaching post in Orkney.

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* This was followed by 8 years as itinerant teacher of art on the Isle of Lewis.

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* Steve jumped at the chance to take early retirement and start a career as an illustrator on his 55th birthday.

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* Steve is currently working on children's picture books.

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