Steve McGinty

Steve was born in 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah and continues to live there with his wife and children.

At the age of ten, Steve began painting in oils with his grandfather, who was also an artist. Two years later, his grandfather bought him his first paint set. This gift, along with the continued support of his grandfather, gave Steve the desire to share his talent with others.

Steve's education in Art ranges from studies at the University of Utah to travels in Russia, Paris and England. While in Russia, he gained a wealth of knowledge from Russian artists and from frequenting museums and art academies. He continues his education through painting and studying with other artists, visiting museums and art shows, and reading art books.

Steve admires the spontaneity and light of the Impressionists and the rich values of the Old Masters. He saw many of these works first hand in Russia and Paris, and has combined the strengths of these two schools to create his own style. Using an extremely limited palette, he acquires amazing color harmony in each painting.

Steve can often be found in a rural area or in someone's garden painting "en plein aire" with his good friends, fellow artists. He feels that the sounds, smells and atmosphere play an integral role in the true emotion of each painting.

His most recent awards include the "Purchase Award" at the Dixie Invitational and "First Place" at the Shenandoah Art Invitational, VA, and “People’s Choice” at Wasatch Co. Plein Air Competition.