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Although teachers often cited his artistic ability, Steve Hanks' main interest while growing up around San Francisco was sports.

After his family moved to Albuquerque in 1966, Steve Hanks decided to study commercial art. However, at the Academy of Fine Arts, he discovered the challenge of drawing people. He graduated from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, during the explosive sixties.

Steve Hanks was deeply affected by the maelstrom of shifting attitudes, as evidenced by his art. Initially, his works were pencil drawings and oils. Steve Hanks' paintings were impressionistic while his drawings were realistic. Eventually, an allergic reaction to oils forced him to experiment with watercolors. Using the techniques learned from his other mediums, he found he could create watercolors as "finished" as oils.

Art jurors began recognizing the quality of his work in 1973. Steve Hanks won the Arts for the Parks Marine Art Award of Excellence in 1990 and 1994, and has been one of the Arts for the Parks top 100 artists since 1989. In 1991, Steve Hanks received the National Watercolor Society Merit Award and the National Academy of Western Art awarded him the Gold Medal in 1992. Since 1993, he has been one of U.S. Art Magazine's top ten American artists. His original works are in high demand by both public and private collectors.

"* Moving On - (Book)" by steve hanks "* Moving On - (Book)"

Book
14x11




"A Fine Memory" by steve hanks "A Fine Memory"

Watercolor
13.25x5.9




"A Lasting Impression" by steve hanks "A Lasting Impression"

Watercolor
15.75x8.5




"A Mother's Pride" by steve hanks "A Mother's Pride"

Watercolor
17.75x25




"A Mother's Warmth" by steve hanks "A Mother's Warmth"

Watercolor
13.75x25.75




"Anticipating the Day" by steve hanks "Anticipating the Day"

Watercolor
7.5x10.5




"At the Edge of Shadow and Light" by steve hanks "At the Edge of Shadow and Light"

Watercolor
10x14




"At the Heart of Aspen" by steve hanks "At the Heart of Aspen"

Giclee on Canvas
26x18




"Away From the Main Stream" by steve hanks "Away From the Main Stream"

Watercolor
29x45.63




"Back In The Sun" by steve hanks "Back In The Sun"

Watercolor
25x16




"Beyond the Horizon" by steve hanks "Beyond the Horizon"

Watercolor
33.25x52.75




"First Light" by steve hanks "First Light"

Watercolor
12.75x18.75




"Her Place in the Sun" by steve hanks "Her Place in the Sun"

Watercolor
13x22.25




"Her Warm Presence" by steve hanks "Her Warm Presence"

Watercolor
35x52.5




"In the Middle of Nowhere" by steve hanks "In the Middle of Nowhere"

Watercolor
12.75x9




"Into the Morning" by steve hanks "Into the Morning"

Watercolor
27.25x18.75




"It's All Downhill From Here" by steve hanks "It's All Downhill From Here"

Watercolor
5x15




"Judging By The Looks" by steve hanks "Judging By The Looks"

Watercolor
35.75x22




"Leaving Things Unfinished" by steve hanks "Leaving Things Unfinished"

Watercolor
20.25x11




"Like An Angel" by steve hanks "Like An Angel"

Watercolor
24x36




"Love Like A Sunset" by steve hanks "Love Like A Sunset"

Watercolor
35x52.5




"Passionate" by steve hanks "Passionate"

Watercolor
23.75x12.75




"Reflecting on Indian Beach" by steve hanks "Reflecting on Indian Beach"

Watercolor
32x48




"Streching Out the Morning" by steve hanks "Streching Out the Morning"

Watercolor
28.5x18.5




"The Good Winter" by steve hanks "The Good Winter"

Watercolor
30x15




"The Light In The Doorway" by steve hanks "The Light In The Doorway"

Watercolor
5.25x14.25




"The Light on the Couch" by steve hanks "The Light on the Couch"

Watercolor
14.5x32.75




"The Path And Steps Are Always There" by steve hanks "The Path And Steps Are Always There"

Watercolor
24x36




"The Young Entrepreneur" by steve hanks "The Young Entrepreneur"

Watercolor
9.75x13




"Timeless Beauty" by steve hanks "Timeless Beauty"

Watercolor
11x14




"Touched By The Beauty" by steve hanks "Touched By The Beauty"

Watercolor
13.5x22.5




"Touching the Surface" by steve hanks "Touching the Surface"

Watercolor
43x54.5




"Warm Summer Morning" by steve hanks "Warm Summer Morning"

Watercolor
8.75x13.75




"Water Drops" by steve hanks "Water Drops"

Watercolor
15x22.75




"Wearing the Light" by steve hanks "Wearing the Light"

Watercolor
16.75x11.25




"With Every Breath" by steve hanks "With Every Breath"

Watercolor
31.3x29.25




"Youthful Passion" by steve hanks "Youthful Passion"

Watercolor
14x11