Steve Powell is an active environmentalist working in field work, public speaking and lobbying all levels of government. He has spoken at school and community gatherings as well as on radio. Steve's comments on environmental issues are frequently seen in newspapers and newsletters and expresses the love of wildlife and the need for illustrations.

After a management career in the ceramic industry for 20 years Steve set his sights on an artistic future. 25 years elapsed since he last attended High School Art classes and the first step was VCE. The first year of his artistic career resulted in, distinctions in VCE Studio Art, a proposal from a leading publisher for an illustrated book and the sale of his first Wildlife paintings.

This rapid rise has continued, and his sketches have featured in books, graphic displays, numerous environmental news letters and 1999 R.S.P.C.A. Calendar.

Steve worked in Watercolor, until he found himself drawn to the work of Krystii Melaine who graciously agreed to guide his move to oils.

An ever-present desire for improvement has been perused through classes with:
Watercolor: 'The Botanical Art School of Melbourne' under the internationally acclaimed Jenny Crompton (Phillips), Oil: with the gifted wildlife artist Krystii Melaine, Drawing and field sketching: with Steve Morvell and through detailed study of the Wildlife and its environment.

His work has attracted awards including:
from the prestigious Wildlife Art Society of Australasia in their 1995 annual exhibition & Best Flora or Fauna and Highly commended - Moomba Art Show 1996-97.

Steve holds passion for Wildlife shows in his works which are in demand from galleries and private commissions. His work is now part of Australian and International collections.

Stephen has served as Secretary and committee member of the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Inc.