The vivid color of Steve Napper’s pastel paintings is so intense that it awakens the sense memories of the smells and sounds of the scenes he represents. This West Texas native began his career as a commercial artist in Los Angeles after receiving his BA and MA of Fine Arts at West Texas State University. Eventually he returned to Texas where, for the last 35 years, he’s been building an international reputation as a master artist and teacher of pastels and other media as well. He’s a member of the most prestigious art organizations in America and his awards are too numerous to mention.