Steve Whitlow is a English artist specialising in illustration for greeting cards http://www.advocate-art.com/artistfolio/greeting.jsp?catalog=Art+Licensing&colID=h5PkcY6i&index=20 and children’s publishing http://www.advocate-art.com/artistfolio/greeting.jsp?catalog=Art+Licensing&colID=peEpH3qy&index=20

Born, bred and still living Yorkshire on the top of a (very) windswept hill where he lives and works with his wife and young family. Steve followed his natural artistic calling from a very early age. He was first published aged 16 producing fun and adorable characters for greeting cards and then children's publishing. With no formal art training but a huge amount of natural talent Steve has now been working as a professional artist for over 20years.

Steve works using traditional techniques. He first brings the story's narrative to life by sketching his characters, often working and reworking them until they are in the most natural and candid poses. Then he uses a blend of pastels, watercolours and acrylics to bring his characters to life and give them the vibrancy he is known for. "My kids are my critics" says Steve " the best reaction a I can hope for is an exclamation of 'Cool, Dad!' from either Sam or Ethan- or both!"

Artist Highlights

• Lives In:    United Kingdom
• ArtWanted.com Gallery:    Illustration
• Represented By:    Advocate Art Illustration Agency