Steve with mini picture

Steven Leahy is a photorealistic airbrush artist who specializes in working with waterborne paints. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts. He is the author of "How Airbrushes Work", published in 2008 by Wolfgang Publications, and his works have been published in Airbrush Magazine, Naval Aviation News, and Airbrush Action Magazine. Steven is also a lead instructor at the Air Brush University air brush classes held annually in Easton Massachusetts.

In addition to having his work commissioned by the United States Navy and Warner Brothers Publishing, Steven has garnered awards from the National Association of Acrylic Painters, the American Association of Aviation Artists, and the Experimental Aircraft Association.  He has also displayed pieces at the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibit.
In his current work, he is exploring in-depth, complex still life subjects on many types of surfaces, from Bristol board, canvas and titanium, to custom bike painting.

 

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