Raised in rural Ohio, the parents of Steven Spathelf recognized his artistic talent as a young child. He started painting at the age of 8 under the direction of Ethel Berlin. He received additional formal training at Bowling Green State University in Ohio & Kendall School of Design (later to become Kendall College of Art & Design) in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Teri G. —
Had wanted an orange scene on a plaque to put on my newly painted home. i contacted stephen and he came to the house to mease