Steve Puttrich

Steve Puttrich brings over 40 years of experience as a professional oil and watercolor painter, instructor, and former architectural illustrator. After three decades working in design and rendering, he now teaches full-time, focusing on strong design, narrative clarity, and expressive brushwork. Steve’s approachable, direct teaching style gives artists tools to simplify compositions, tell visual stories, and paint with confident, intentional strokes. His work explores light and atmosphere with purpose and emotional depth. He’s known for candid demos and critiques that drive growth—helping students create art that connects.