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• An anonymous visitor on December 14th, 2007 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    Hi Steve I have collected your work over the years. I am interested in a original water color piece of something you might have in a Manhattan Beach scene. Do you have anything for sale? My email address is rbrews4u@aol.com Mike Madlock

• Suzanne McMillan, on November 27th, 2007 commented :

    Steve, I bought a couple of originals from you years ago when you lived in Hermosa. You did one for me of the arch at Cabo San Lucas and another of a cloudy beach day in Manhattan. Are you still selling some of your original work? Suzanne

• Carol Chandler, on November 21st, 2007 commented :

    Steve I have misplaced your cataloge I had in the store or someone borrowed it. Can you please send me another one. I was buying from Regent Gallery and I know you have changed distributors. Thanks Alot Carol Chandler,

• richard braley, on November 15th, 2007 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    1961 i grew up here, on this pier spent long hours learning to fish bouncing bonito and barries with a cane rod and Penn 500 life made sense here, then my first kiss, by the bait shed and here, there was no war

• Elaine Hollier, on November 15th, 2007 commented :

    Hi Steve, I just found your web site and am so excited. I have a poster that I bought at a concert at Humphreys by the bay,San Diego in 1985. Its a guy with his sax. I had it framed years ago and have always had it hanging in my house(s). I love it and I love your work so much. Is the print for that still available?? Love Love Love it...and the others too. Are they affordable????? Elaine Hollier Houston Texas

• todd mcgough, on October 22nd, 2007 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Miss the South Bay. Redondo is not the same, but what is.

• ibrahim, on September 19th, 2007 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    So vibrant and realistic . I just could see and feel the surface of the water shimmering and swaying in the gentle breeze. If only I could have painted such. Sighhhhh.

• An anonymous visitor on September 9th, 2007 commented about the painting Flipper :

    You can feel the water move and hear it as it moves

• Judith Makinson, on September 8th, 2007 commented about the painting Red Sky :

    I just found this site. This painting appeals to me because as a resident of Alabama and Tennessee most of my life, our family vacations were spent mostly in Florida.....up and down the coast and visiting most of the beaches. This brings back wonderful memories of Florida.....the look, the sounds, the feel, the smells! Thanks for the memories. Judith Makinson

• Rod Walker, on September 1st, 2007 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    I Have an original and think it one of my best paintings. Thanks Steve Rod Walker

• ray styles, on August 25th, 2007 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    You can be very proud of this painting. It looks rather like a John Singer Sargent. He did several fountains like yours. No better artsit to emulate!

• Scott, on August 7th, 2007 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    Looks just like the skiff I used to fish from. Great memory!

• Steve Hill, on July 22nd, 2007 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    The colors are alive and reflect the moode of the area. Like Jimmy said, Changes in Latitudes changes in Attitudes.

• An anonymous visitor on June 21st, 2007 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    As in Foster Freeze, Gas Station has brought the memories flooding back. My grandparents lived in San Pedro, as did I and I can remember being with my Grandpa in his old Ford Coupe and having to pull in and get gas. Many memories are in this artwork.

• An anonymous visitor on June 17th, 2007 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    This is what I think a watercolor painting should look like. Vivid colors, blending of colors and soft images that still make sense. I love this picture.

• Nora, on June 11th, 2007 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    The perfection of color. I remeber as a child on the Gulfs shores...realizing the hue of the sand being abslutely blue.And you got thid blue when there was a yellow sky! Perfect!!!

• Wilson , on June 5th, 2007 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    This watercolor compels a visit to the coast. Yes, there are problems: hurricanes, etc. But the boat life-style and local color- can best be reflected on the Gulf . This artist creates this atmosphere in a most creative way.

• Teddi, on June 4th, 2007 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I knew I had seen this before.... so much of our ICONS are gone from Redondo and Hermosa .... But the wonderful memories we shared are in this drawing ... Wonderful ;)

• Barb Bianchi, on June 3rd, 2007 commented about the painting Afternoon Shift :

    I love this painting. I love the story it tells. You can just see that the experienced surfer is communicating with the younger ones. Great thought there....also, I love the shadows in the water. This is really neat. B. Bianchi Milton, Fla.

• Ole-Timer, on June 2nd, 2007 commented about the painting Skating Girls :

    Wonderful details in watercolor. The young girls leaning, balancing on their skates. You can almost hear the skates rolling and lifting off the pavement. The girls converse in their best "Valley Girls" accent, and the summer heat. This artist has a way with details.

• Mike Koskie, on May 27th, 2007 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    This is my most favorite. The way the sand is captured. I have never seen sand painted in such a manner. I could put my feet right in it. Being a watercolorist myself have always had difficulty painting sand. I could learn lots from Mr. Hills. Mike Koskie

• Ole-Timer, on May 25th, 2007 commented about the painting East Pass :

    Watercolors so intense that it makes the moment come alive. The rain has passed, the sun is beginning to show throught the mist. Amazing, such talent with details.

• eric, on March 15th, 2007 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    too cool to see the old foster freeze again. unbelievable but one of the other people that left a comment lived in the same place before me 708 pch, we must of moved in after them, i lived there form 65-70, my mom worked nites so she would give me a dollar to eat there, which bought a couple of hamburgers a fry a drink acouple of 5cent ice creams and a flying saucer, i also went to south school across the street. your paintinings are fantastic and capture the mood of the redondo many of us grew up with. It was a great place to be a kid in the fiftys and sixties but very sad to see it change.I am gratefull for your paintings and plan to purchase two of them in the near future.

• test, on March 12th, 2007 commented about the painting Mary Lousie :

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• Danielle Storti, on February 25th, 2007 commented about the painting Passing Storm :

    The colors are so beautiful!

• An anonymous visitor on February 18th, 2007 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Chocolate chip shake! Need a say more? Ted Muegenburg

• Tish Pearlman, on February 6th, 2007 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    This is truly lovely. I grew up in Manhattan Beach & still have such fond memories of the pier and the beach. You capture my memories with this magnificent piece. Thanks so much.

• Cindy Ealy, on February 3rd, 2007 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    I liked the waves and the mist. I feel you really captured it well. As a novice with painting with watercolors I can appreciate the realism the picture portrays.

• Tom Cprano, on January 24th, 2007 commented :

    Love your work

• Janet, on January 12th, 2007 commented :

    Do you have any prints of the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes?

• Belinda, on January 11th, 2007 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    My family were Commercial Mullet Fishermen in Florida for more than 50 years.since the "nets" were banned, my father has passed away...and other famiy members have either gotten out of the business or went to crabbing. This painting brings back alot of wonderful memories of my childhood..on a mullet skiff.

• ekeson guyman, on December 24th, 2006 commented :

    nice site keep it up ok

• Jen Garrett, on November 22nd, 2006 commented :

    Hi! My husband is from Fort Walton Beach. We live in Georgia now and really enjoyed viewing your paintings online. We are in Destin for the holiday and wondered if you have a studio we can visit to purchase a painting. Please reply. Thanks & Happy Thanksgiving! Jen Garrett

• Danielle Storti, on November 14th, 2006 commented about the painting Flipper :

    The colours are just so beautiful! My knees go weak when I look at your paintings! What colours are you using, especially in "Flipper" Please will you tell me? Regards, Danielle

• Kimm, on November 14th, 2006 commented :

    Love, love, love your work. Do you have a gallery in Florida?

• An anonymous visitor on November 13th, 2006 commented about the painting Driftwood :

    Absolutely beautiful!

• An anonymous visitor on November 6th, 2006 commented about the painting Beach Family :

    This painting reminds me of last summer when my husband and I took our two sons and their families to the beach in Destin, Fla. We were there for a week and created lots of beautiful memories . Your painting reminds me of a wonderful time.

• Bill Duane, on September 1st, 2006 commented :

    Jeff Dawson gave me your name,and told me that you live in Fla. He said that you use to fly control line combat.We fly here in jacksonville, and if your the same guy, and have an intrest in flying please contact me.If your not him sorry to bother you . Thank you for your time. Bill Duane

• Brett Kangas, on August 1st, 2006 commented about the painting East Pass :

    It brings me back to a special day in my life. Paintings are so much better than pictures as with pictures, you glance at them and put them away. Paintings are there, everyday. Thanks

• Ross, on July 30th, 2006 commented about the painting Nina :

    My Stepdad used to work on this boat in destin. We lived down there for about three mths. He knows the guy who owns it. You did a very good job, because as soon as i seen it it clicked in my mind. It is exactly as i remember it. Thank you for the nice painting. Ross

• Igor, on July 28th, 2006 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    Great paintings

• An anonymous visitor on July 24th, 2006 commented :

    Dear Mr. Hills: You are a very very gifted artist. Your works is absolutely beautiful. My current vocation for a livelihood is that of a nurse but my dream life is that of a marine watercolor painter. If you have any suggestions for reference material that I might study to improve my technique, I would be grateful for any suggestions. Many thanks for being such an inspiration. Also, do you show at a particular gallery or have a studio where visitors are welcome? Warmest regards, Ruth

• Kris, on June 27th, 2006 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    The glassy effect on the water is amazing and really hit my eye!

• An anonymous visitor on June 22nd, 2006 commented about the painting Mary Lousie :

    This scene is idyllic and the colours of the sky complement the harbour colours without beuig too stark. It is a beautiful scene of tranquility and peace.

• ron baker, on June 13th, 2006 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I do love this painting as I do just about all your florida paintings. Please tell me that the originals or at least some of them of florida scenes are for sale. Please email me and let me know where when and how I may bid or buy right out some of the florida scenes...this artist is incrediable and I love his work please advise as soon as possible this is the kind of work I want on my walls at home thanks ron baker

• Chelsea, on June 1st, 2006 commented about the painting Still Waters :

    I love the green and white contrast of the grass and the snow. The reflection in the water is breath-taking.

• Chelsea, on June 1st, 2006 commented about the painting Still Waters :

    I love the green and white contrast of the grass and the snow. The reflection in the water is breath-taking.

• Daniel M. Marcus, on May 27th, 2006 commented about the painting San Pedro Harbour :

    This is my favorite of the paintings listed on pages 1 - 9. I like the realism and rustic aura it gives off. I like the varied techniques used to apply the watercolor. I believe the painting is well rounded and detailed just enough to not be overbearing. If I were not an artist myself I would probably buy a copy, but times are rough after Katrina. For the record, I studied art at the John McCrady Art School from 1972 - 1974, an experience I am sure you treasure as much as I do. Dan Marcus.

• Tara, on May 23rd, 2006 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    l love the use of colour is bright and warm creating a relaxing feeling. Yellow Harbour seems very busy but at the same time the colours seem to draw you to focus on the whole painting itself. The texture really helps to an overall calm nature l really like this artwork.

• David Sims, on May 9th, 2006 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    What a great memory! What a great painting! As far back as I can remember we went to this location for a cool or frozen treat. From the first grade on I went to summer school across the street and stopped at the Foster Freeze for an ice cream cone for my walk home. Thank you for bringing back a more innocent time.

• Betsy W., on May 8th, 2006 commented :

    Steve - Your watercolor paintings inspire me to continue doing my own art work. If I could be one-quarter as good as you I would be extremely happy. I lived in Manhattan Beach for several years and your paintings of the water scenes are spectacular - beyond words. All your work resemble photographs!!! They are all truly A+ Thank you for the wonderful work..... Betsy W.

• Donald Husar, on April 27th, 2006 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I also grew up around that area back in the 60s and 70s. My brother Mark Husar commented on the picture a while back. Myself and best friend Danny Kelley spent many a Saturday afternoon eating there after fishing at King Harbor in the morning. I would like to get a copy of this, can I.

• Emily, on March 22nd, 2006 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I love being out at the beach or out on the boat during the summers. This painting reall captures how calm and cool the summers on the water really are. I also love the reflections.. everything looks to smooth and it all blends together really nicely.

• grey Darden, on March 22nd, 2006 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    the loose technique expresses the feeling of the unknown, unexpected power of the ocean/sea.

• Tanja, on March 15th, 2006 commented about the painting South Bay :

    Great composition, awesome color scheme, creates a genuine mood (carries the person into the painting). To sum it up, I really like it :)

• An anonymous visitor on March 14th, 2006 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    help me i have a art exam 10 hour i need somthing to do i like your art work help by jessica thompson xxxxx

• An anonymous visitor on March 7th, 2006 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    But this one, Steve, is still my favorite - it stirs good feelings in my stomach. Jim Temple

• An anonymous visitor on March 7th, 2006 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    Steve, I pass this fountain every morning and every evening, and I think of your painting. And of you, and of Trudy. Keep painting. Jim Temple

• Trudy, on February 24th, 2006 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I love any pictures of the water, boats, and beach. I have to say that this is my favorite due to the variety of colors and the crispness in the reflections. Such a beatiful feeling it leaves you with!

• ASABA OWERRI, on January 26th, 2006 commented :

    this page is nicy if you can keep it up i will be with ok. I love this page so much bay.

• An anonymous visitor on January 25th, 2006 commented :

    Your use of colors are amazing. I can only hope to find that special place. Thanks for the look. Phil Coberly

• carol robin king, on January 23rd, 2006 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    I love your work, mostly with soft hues of color, but this painting displays the wonderful brightness you can achieve with Watercolors. The bright lights exposed by the dark vibrand shadows is very appealing. Good work!

• chandan, on November 22nd, 2005 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    Dear Steve, your painting has such a realistic look that it augments the appeal and vibrates the nerve to a resonance frequency if we look closely to it and think of the imagination and observation you have put into it.

• brittany , on November 15th, 2005 commented :

    I was looking through your gallery and this picture caught my eye. I absolutely love it for some reason!!!!

• brittany, on November 15th, 2005 commented :

    Steve i think your paintings are amazing. The detail is unbelievable. I absolutely love your work. I would love to learn some techniques or tips from you. I grew up by the ocean so i really am partial to seascape pictures. And yours represent the water greatly.

• Allen Reynolds, on November 14th, 2005 commented about the painting Still Waters :

    This is a wonderful painting from more than just the artistic point of view. These fresh water springs have all but disappeared and not very many people even remember that they were ever plentiful.

• Melody, on November 6th, 2005 commented :

    Steve, We have your Mahattan Beach Pier hanging in our study ~ when I look at it, besides seeing how fantastic your work is, I have such a strong sense of memory ~ of that whole time when we were so crazy. Keep painting - you just get better and better~ Love ya, mel

• An anonymous visitor on November 3rd, 2005 commented about the painting Driftwood :

    How large are your paintings? This one specifically. Thank you

• Kim, on October 8th, 2005 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Seeing this lovely painting brought back so many happy memories. In the 1970s I went to elementary school at Patterson School(formerly South School) right across the street. Usually I brought a lunch to school, but every once in a while, my grandmother would meet me at the edge of the schoolyard at lunchtime and we would walk across the street to get a burger and french fries. The burgers had a wonderful 1000-island style sauce---to this day, my aunt and I still talk about that unique sauce!! Those sweet memories of my grandmother taking me for a simple but much treasured treat are very vivid even 20 years later. She passed away many years ago, but I always think of her whenever I pass that corner of PCH and Knob Hill. Thanks for your lovely painting.

• JO EZENNA MAGA, on August 10th, 2005 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    NICE LOOKING SITE ONYEZE KEEP IT UPP

• Randy Davis, on July 31st, 2005 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    This makes me recall a time when Service was a friendly face not a series of numbers when trying to make a contact. It was also a time of remembering friends and family and when a family was a family of two parents.

• An anonymous visitor on July 17th, 2005 commented :

    I Hope I have found the correct place. I was in San Padro on business and walked around a little bit off the 5th street area. I remember the place being near a pay parking located on a corner. The gallery was very close. Is this your place. It was so wonderful I want to send to friend to visit.

• Cindy , on July 17th, 2005 commented about the painting Gulf Queen :

    Beautiful colors. Your painting feels so cool and relaxed...makes me want to be there!

• Jerry, on July 15th, 2005 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    I simply love this one! I have been doing watercolor for almost two years. I really do appreciate your work. I love the light and shadow.

• An anonymous visitor on July 5th, 2005 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I loved the vibrant colors and the looseness, but all your work is wonderful. I used to live in Palos Verdes, so its fun to see the southern California pictures. Keep painting

• Frank T, on July 4th, 2005 commented about the painting Passing Storm :

    Having been stationed at Eglin and Hurlbert Field all of your paintings bring back such fond memories. They are all beautiful and I commend you for your ability as a artist and the sensitivity you portray for the beautiful beaches of that area.

• Touradj fattahi, on June 30th, 2005 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    hello dear sir i kike the painting. it is pure watercolor feeling, color combination is great . this painting put my think in summer time ,without problem. good like Touradj Fattahi styrsög 1b 41474 Göteborg SWEDEN

• kk, on June 21st, 2005 commented about the painting Skating Girls :

    coool

• Terrie Andersen Mills, on June 17th, 2005 commented about the painting Gulf Queen :

    gorgeous colors. I loved to walk on the docks and smell all the distintly FWB smells. I can imagine walking in your picture and can recreate the smell and memories. terrie

• sand, on June 16th, 2005 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    I lived on 17th and the strand and i used to walk by this house a lot. It sure does bring back memories her Hermsoa.

• Kelsey, on June 15th, 2005 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    This painting reminds me of sunny mornings when my brother and my dad and I would leave the house early to go fishing. I will always have those memories and this painting beautifully defines them. Thanks Steve! You are such a truly talented artist and I thoroughly enjoy looking at your collection!

• An anonymous visitor on June 15th, 2005 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    This painting reminds me of sunny mornings when my brother and my dad and I would leave the house early to go fishing. I will always have those memories and this painting beautifully defines them. Thanks Steve! You are such a truly talented artist and I thoroughly enjoy looking at your collection!

• Donna Jones, on June 15th, 2005 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    i absolutely love the different tones and colours in this painting! it creates such a relaxing atmosphere, drawing you into the image. it involves dusky sky and water which is my favourite combination!! a fantastic development!!!

• Angela Roachkil, on June 12th, 2005 commented :

    Beautiful work! very lovely! I would think would look very nice in large house owned by lonely lady ;)

• Bruce La Pierre, on May 27th, 2005 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    Vivid colors,realistic perspective,balanced composition- very entertaining!

• Joy Skinner, on May 18th, 2005 commented :

    Love the colors ... a true inspiration! Joy Skinner Brandon, Manitoba Canada http://www.aboutwatercolors.com

• stewart jobson, on May 13th, 2005 commented about the painting Passing Storm :

    I like the contrasting colors. The warmth of the dark colors with the extreme contrast of the sand and the water in the background. Also the simplicity of the scene.

• An anonymous visitor on May 6th, 2005 commented :

    I missed my e-mail address by 1 number The correct address is dwhee23681@aol.com Thanks David A. Wheeler

• An anonymous visitor on May 6th, 2005 commented :

    Steve you are truly a wonderful watercolor ARTIST. May I ask the brand of watercolor paints you primarily use or would you share the paints in your palette. Thanks so much for your realism and mood setting in each painting. David A. Wheeler dwhee23682@aol.com

• An anonymous visitor on May 5th, 2005 commented :

    Wonderful paintings, full of spirit.

• An anonymous visitor on May 5th, 2005 commented :

    what6 class were you in at redondo, we are collecting copies of works by all artists that graduated from 1950-1959 for our decade booth at the 100th reunbion of Redondo union high school .. sue bouse team 1953

• An anonymous visitor on May 5th, 2005 commented :

    your pictures are great!

• Ralph Marsh, on May 5th, 2005 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    Hello Steve: I remember going to a similar home owned by the Mann family,the girl that live there with her family was a classmate in the Redondo Union High School Madrigal choir 55-57 Vickie Mann Weber. Regards Ralph Marsh 56

• An anonymous visitor on April 29th, 2005 commented about the painting Gulf Queen :

    Love all the different colors, Vibant colors, very hard to decide which is my favorite! Love them all!

• Donna, on April 24th, 2005 commented about the painting Beach Family :

    This painting summs up everything the beach has meant to me - family. Weither at Gulf Shores with my family growing up or at Destin with my own children. We are together under the umbrellas taking it all in after a day of sand castle building and wave crashing.

• Sue Gilliam, on April 21st, 2005 commented :

    I would like to let Steve know that every person that enters our house for the 1st time comments positively on our gorgeous painting of our boat "Fuelish"! He captured the look of our boat perfectly. LOng after our boat is gone, we will still love the painting!

• David Biba, on April 6th, 2005 commented about the painting Manhattan Beach Palms :

    That could have been me on my bike rounding the corner. Of course, on heavy beach days it was "Walk Your Bikes" at this juncture. Thanks Steve.

• David Biba, on April 6th, 2005 commented about the painting South Bay :

    As a 35 yr. former resident of Man. Bch., I have spent many, many hours in this particular area. Steve captured a great feeling here. Makes me homesick.

• Jerry Stuckle, on April 1st, 2005 commented :

    good stuff, best wishes

• mugu, on April 1st, 2005 commented :

    i like your website.

• Larr, on March 31st, 2005 commented :

    This is the first time I have looked at your work. I impressed by the overall quality of the work. I am particularly fond of your King Neptune painting.

• Vikas V. Patnekar, on March 25th, 2005 commented about the painting Passing Storm :

    Sir, you really have a very distintive style ! If you are asking me about a particular work, it is excellent, composed very nicely. Color scheme is wonderful. lastly one knows how difficuilt is to paint in the medium of WATERCOLORS.

• dave, on March 22nd, 2005 commented about the painting South Bay :

    great painting. It looks kind of post-nuclear though -without people, but gorgeous

• An anonymous visitor on March 5th, 2005 commented about the painting Roots :

    I really like this painting. The colors are vivid and the combination of colors is striking. This reminds me of the beach after a storm with drift wood, new and old lying around. You can see beyond the beach which gives me a feeling depth and open air. I enjoy seeing all your watercolors, you use color very well. Watercolor painting is very challenging and your painting is wonderful.

• Norm Finfrock, on March 1st, 2005 commented :

    Steve, was just admiring your work. I too am an artist working as a gold and silversmith. My wife and I visit Destin often as we tend to like to go to the emerald cost, living in land locked Colorado... However beautiful also! I was interested if you ever trade work for work? I would be glad to send you some of my photos via email, if you have an interest... thanks.

• Dr Jim kline, on February 28th, 2005 commented :

    I am so pleased to see the quality of your website and of course the quality of your magnificent paintings. I am so proud to display the five wonderful paintings of yours in my home. It is exciting to see the scenes that you have captured in Florida, but you have to know-- we miss you in California.

• terrence luckie, on February 16th, 2005 commented about the painting Destin Pass :

    Beautiful picture, reminds me of walking along the docks, viewing the days catch, while sipping on a cold beverage. Pictured are my favorite charter boats, the Marlers.

• Nicole Moore, on February 10th, 2005 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I am a crew member of a Foster Freeze restaurant in Northern California. I have some concerns about the policies and procedures of Foster Freeze, if you have any information you can spare would you please E-Mail it to me.

• Barbara, on February 5th, 2005 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    the mood, atmosphere, colour and vibrancy is quite superb

• An anonymous visitor on February 4th, 2005 commented :

    but how do put movement in paintings

• An anonymous visitor on February 4th, 2005 commented :

    but how do put movement in paintings

• Kathy, on February 3rd, 2005 commented about the painting Life's A Beach :

    I totally love any painting with umbrellas as part of the scene. I love this one. Another eye catcher.

• An anonymous visitor on February 2nd, 2005 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    At first look I thought it was a photograph because it is so real! The detail is amazing and I am ecstatic at the amount of skill that you have.

• Jodi, on January 31st, 2005 commented :

    Do you have any watercolors of Bogota, Columbia?

• Jesse R., on January 29th, 2005 commented about the painting Skating Girls :

    If I was part of the painting I would run on the outside of the track to see what they looked like. Or if this was a real life scene I would call on them to see if I could talk to them. jar

• An anonymous visitor on January 26th, 2005 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I love the brilliance, simple design and pure colors...PK

• An anonymous visitor on January 20th, 2005 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    This painting is beautiful. you can alomost feel the sun as you look at it. its relaxing fun and calming... so so beautiful... what an awesome talent... Holli

• Charlotte, on January 7th, 2005 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    The colors of the light and shadows drew me in. The details as well as the lost areas in the sculptured stone made me look even closer. The colors are crisp and clear. The sky is handled very well. I think it is the best. The second best to me is the New Orleans Church in the square. I like to tones of the building and I like all the colors in the people at the bottom of the painting. Your paintings have a nice feeling to them.

• Cheryl, on January 4th, 2005 commented :

    I am awe-struck by your use of vivid colors. Gas Station, Yellow Sky and East Pass are particularly appealing to me. I also am a watercolorist who appreciates detail. Beautiful images!

• An anonymous visitor on November 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Roots :

    I liked the green used with your magenta colors used and a simple but nice subject.

• John Beard, on October 3rd, 2004 commented :

    Pat Mahon told me about your site. Nice work buddy. I go back to FWB every Christmas. My parents still live in Shalimar and my sister lives on the island. John Beard Choctawhatchee High School -- 1965

• Eddie, on September 16th, 2004 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    I grew up in the South Bay and this brings back wonderful memories of scampering up and down these rocks. All the way from being scared to finally reaching the end of the jetty. What a wonderful day that was. Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

• Cherie, on September 8th, 2004 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    My mom (Little miss Frostie Freeze hang out girl; lol) and I swear that those are our chairs. Her shoes, my straw bag with the leather straps. Paddle ball, yep. Had to be painted between 15th and 18th street. Cooler with an orange top...I still have the bag. Like...right at my feet.(had to take it out and compare stripes...) You do amazing work. The pier with the reflection in the sand is probably my favorite. But this one really hits home for me and mom.

• Margaret, on September 6th, 2004 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    Relections, Reflections, Reflections!! Done perfectly!

• jerry, on September 5th, 2004 commented :

    Loved your website. Awesome paintings. I am beginner in watercolor and was just surfing looking for inspiration and i am now inspired. Keep it up and i look forward to the joy of painting as you surely do as it shows in your work. I especially liked the Manhatten Beach pier painting. Magnificent!!!!!!

• mugu, on September 3rd, 2004 commented about the painting Beach Cat :

    very interesting sie oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

• An anonymous visitor on September 2nd, 2004 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    The shimmer on the water, the reflections...it is beautiful

• igbo guy, on August 27th, 2004 commented about the painting Catalina Avenue :

    this a nice site.i will call back next time

• Jeffrey, on August 18th, 2004 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    The amazing use of colors and detail. I enjoy the subject matter and composition.

• Marcy Abowitt Sinclair, on August 12th, 2004 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    Ok Mr. Hill - my last email to you suggested the Pier...this is beautiful. Now this is what brings back wonderful memories. I lived in Manhattan Beach for over 30 years, left and have lived in Oregon for 29 years. You have made me want to return home. Low Tide is tops.

• Marcy Abowitt Sinclair, on August 12th, 2004 commented about the painting Manhattan Beach Palms :

    I was raised in Manhattan Beach and graduated from Mira Costa (Class of '63). The picture of the Palms is nice and depicts a nice portion of the Beach. HOWEVER, to me Manhattan Beach is best depicted by its landmark pier. My father, Joseph Abowitt, worked for many many years for the MB - he had a lot to do with the liveability of this City. I have seen MB go through many changes and although it seems nice now - I believe the close unity of the city has changed. I imagine people who live in MB now love it as I loved it between 1945 - 1963. All this aside Mr. Hills, you are a wonderful artist. If it still exists, another wonderful landmark is Live Oaks Park. It has been three years since I've seen Manhattan Beach.

• estaneslao, on August 8th, 2004 commented about the painting Skating Girls :

    Great! i didnt think it was such. how i hope i get those hands. Grabe, super, to the max! paint more

• Kitty, on August 2nd, 2004 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    This one is ny favorite ! It's as if I'm standing there looking at them!! As a retired fisherwoman I would LOVE to own this painting but living on a fixed income does not afford me this first and only painting I've ever wanted to own.Believe me this is true. Thank you for the opportunity of viewing this. I do have it bookmarked so that I may return. ;-) My best to you and yours, Kitty

• dave , on July 25th, 2004 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I have been involved in the visual arts at my local high school including murals and other projects. I just got started working with oil paints and try to find inspiration from other artists, while all my artwork is a one of a kind original. I try to reflect certain styles of artists including similar perspectives and subject material. I say "if you want to be a master artist, learn from one" and I was amazed, as well as inspired by this wonderful artist who created this water scene. I am from Florida, so this painting seems familiar to some areas I've observed. Great job, wonderful artist! Dave

• John Eubanks, on July 24th, 2004 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Wow! Thanks for the memories. My brother Steve and I hung out at Frosties fromabout '58 to '66 when I got drafted. Also went to Kindergarten at South School next door. 10 cent cokes and nickel ice creams - how could you beat it. At great stop after the beach or just hanging out at night when you were looking for a party (or an occasional drag race).

• An anonymous visitor on July 23rd, 2004 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I lived at 708 PCH from age 6 til teens and not only have you captured one of my favorite memories but you can almost make out the apt bldg where I lived with my mom, dad, sister and brother(he was about 6 weeks in '52 when we felt the big earthquake) and next door were cousins almost by the dozen. Thanks

• Diane, on July 21st, 2004 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    It is really beautiful when I look at this scene it's very hipnotic with the ripple effect in the water. I feel very much like I'm right there sooo realistic.

• An anonymous visitor on July 21st, 2004 commented :

    I am so happy to find your web site. I saw some of your work in a hotel in Jacksonville, Florida and LOVED each and every one! Have lived in Florida most of my life and love the sand and water. Your paintings bring to life that certain feeling one gets on the beach and I can almost "smell" the Gulf just looking at your painting! Do you have a gallery in north Florida? thanks, marykay

• An anonymous visitor on July 20th, 2004 commented about the painting Flipper :

    Amazing colors, too many artists seem to be afraid to use them in a daring way. Keep up the colorful work. lj

• Judith Hudson, on July 19th, 2004 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    I have lived in Florida off and on for forty years, spending a great deal of time at the beach and on the water. This scene is so typical and descriptive of Florida, including the all important lighting; it does make you feel as if you are there. Excellent and very enjoyable to view!

• Joe, on July 14th, 2004 commented about the painting Manhattan Beach Palms :

    Your wonderful paintings of California beaches bring back fond memories for me. I lived in Laguna Beach and a couple other places out there in the middle and late 1960s when I was young. I had a great time and have wonderful memories of being out there. I loved the beaches and the people I met. I haven't been out to California in many years but hope I can make a trip again someday.

• Jim , on July 6th, 2004 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    Lived on the Strand in MB during the 70's and looked at the pier daily. I was fortunate enough to know many of the wonderful artists in the South Bay during that time...It was a great time to live there...Steve, you "nailed it!"

• Nicole:D, on July 4th, 2004 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I luv this painting because its not "perfect" and the colours are gorgeous.

• Nicole:D, on July 4th, 2004 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I luv this painting because its not "perfect" and the colours are gorgeous.

• mjr, on June 27th, 2004 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    The colors are great and the detail is impressive, the time spent on sketching and getting ready to begin the picture and even all the stages one must go through to wet and dry makes me exhausted thinking about it. YOu need plenty of time to be this good. The painting makes me wonder how you keep things so crisp and clear. I do watercolor and hope to accomplish something of the same quality. Thanks for the great example.

• An anonymous visitor on June 27th, 2004 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    The reflections, the color, and the time of day is very special. It just reminds me of a warm summer night with nothing to do but watch the sun set and enjoy the rest of the evening. Those days are too few and far between.

• An anonymous visitor on June 27th, 2004 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    The reflections, the color, and the time of day is very special. It just reminds me of a warm summer night with nothing to do but watch the sun set and enjoy the rest of the evening. Those days are too few and far between.

• Emily, on June 26th, 2004 commented about the painting Flipper :

    The colors are intensely vivid as is the subject. The shimmering water creates a glassy appearance. I could look at this painting for the rest of my life!

• Imo Owerri, on June 24th, 2004 commented :

    I love this site, keep it up.

• Marg, on June 19th, 2004 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    I love the colours and the reflections.. boats are my favorite subject, this painting draws me in and quiets my soul

• An anonymous visitor on June 18th, 2004 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    the design of patterns of color is intriguing

• FRANK HILLS, on June 3rd, 2004 commented :

    HOLA STEVE... LOOKS LIKE WE ARE NAMESAKES...HILLS IS NOT A COMMON NAME.. I PAINT WATERCOLOR, LOVE THE BEACH AND LIVED FOR 2 YEARS IN REDONDO BEACH..HOPE YOU RESPOND.. FRANK HILLS

• Larry Koob, on May 28th, 2004 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    Good depth, rich color and not too busy up front. There are two others that I like one of them is vitamin sea. Great paintings. I am setting this sight up as a favorite to come back for shopping. Larry

• Timothy Chambers, on May 27th, 2004 commented :

    Really nice work, Steve. Your sense of design and use of color is wonderful. I am inspired!

• rob, on May 24th, 2004 commented :

    Steve, I know you had grown up in Redondo and played volley ball at Knob Hill. I did too. I have always loved the sunset/ocean views at the end of thst street and I know you have also. Well the city of Redondo Beach Council Members are going to vote on June 8th either let the people keep the view or allow it to be blocked with new construction. If passed, thiese views will be gone forever. Please help by writting the City Council members at 415 Diamond St., Comming to the June 8th meeting and passsing this message on. Thanks for your help and, remember the Foster Freeze!

• Kathy, on May 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Viking :

    Steve, this is Kathy again, your talent is amazing.

• Mike Maga, on May 12th, 2004 commented :

    Damn cool site main i dey here! mugu Best wishes to you people.

• An anonymous visitor on May 2nd, 2004 commented about the painting Life's A Beach :

    The Bright colors!

• An anonymous visitor on April 28th, 2004 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    WOW!! The water is amazingly real and so are the reflections!A beautiful painting-well done

• dorin, on April 28th, 2004 commented about the painting Driftwood :

    Nice site! Visit our virtual art gallery at http://www.pot.ro

• An anonymous visitor on April 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    i love it i have family there and a huge funeral lot in fairhope where all my friends live it is a great hang-out especially with my best buddy Eric Malister

• An anonymous visitor on April 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Driftwood :

    This is just like the view there off Highway 98

• Steve Paliwoda, on April 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    I grew up on Manhattan, and graduated from Micohi in '61. My mother grew up in the house I grew up in, and she graduated from Redondo High in '32. The image of the M.B. pier captures very well the feeling of a pier on a blustery day. Of course, the image is one that the artist copied from a photograph. It is too, too, realistic, having an enormous amount of precisely correctly proportioned detail and color, and therefore loses some of the sponenaity that would derive from a watercolor painted without reference to a photo. Admittedly, producing a painting like this "on the spot" would be very difficult (I have painted watercolors on the strand, and the wind tends to dry out the paper pretty quickly.) I would urge the artist to try to produce on-the-spot paintings occasionally. Of course, there will be many failures done outside; but the artist can continue to do in-the-studio paintings to bring in income, while honing outside skills. Discriminating watercolor lovers will quickly recognize an on-the-spot watercolor, and if executed well, will be willing to pay dearly for it. Good luck to the artist in his future endeavors.

• Dawn, on April 14th, 2004 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    This painting grabbed me the moment I saw it; I could feel the temperature of the day and the mist rising from the water, I could hear the sound of the ocean as the waves hit the shore. This is one of those paintings you could walk into...simply beautiful.

• An anonymous visitor on April 6th, 2004 commented :

    Steve: Dave and I were just talking and I went to you web site. Dave was just reliving old times about when you lived in Ca. Hope things are going well! We will have to give you a call sometimes! Gene Boone

• Scott, on April 6th, 2004 commented :

    Dear Steve, have been water coloring for about a year and would be interested if you could e-mail me the list of water color paints you use. I find it hard to obtain the various value of hues you obtain to creat depth and such great contrast. If you are teaching, I assume you may have made some video teaching aides. If so, send me info. In the meantime I have been painting some of your webb pictures and have been trying to improve and the colors just pop out.It seems to me that picking the right complementary colors and getting there values right would achieve the esthetic effects that your paintings so well depict. I have always wanted to obtain realistic water reflections, so hope to hear from you. Scot

• marilyn, on April 5th, 2004 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    You sure know how to make water color come alive.Great work. Keep up the good work. Enjoy feasting my eyes on all your paintings. You got it!!!!

• Cheryl Moore, on March 28th, 2004 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    I like the way the boats are reflected in the water!!

• Kathryn Power, on March 24th, 2004 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    This painting just stood out immediately. I love all the colors and I look at it and feel that I am sitting there on that sand in the middle of this beautiful scene. Wish I could afford to buy it. It will inspire me to be more creative when I paint. You are an incredible artist and I will continue to follow you. Thank you for sharing you talent.

• Alysia, on March 24th, 2004 commented :

    I'm trying to find out further infomation to a water color painting I received that was printed in Western Germany. It's called "Spanischer Hafen." Does anyone know about it? All I know, is that it's over 40 years old, but I would like to know more about its history.

• Elisa Mason, on March 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    Steve, I know this boat! I think I am looking at this from the bottom of the webpage up! I couldn't believe my eyes, this boat docks right near Little Old Lady Trading Post on Bayshore! I would have known it even without the caption! Your use of color once again is AMAZING! WOW... Elisa

• Elisa Mason, on March 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Dark Sky :

    You are making this very difficult to vote! I had to run from a storm just like this one the last time we were home! Nothing better than a fun day at the beach..getting rinsed off by rain (fresh water coming in ..and hitting Niceville Seafood for some of the delicious steamed shrimp!)Your paintings really look like the scenes in my mind of where I grew up! Your insight and color is amazing! Elisa

• Elisa Mason, on March 22nd, 2004 commented about the painting Driftwood :

    This is where I grew up! This painting makes me feel like I know EXACTLY where this is and can walk right to it. (My guess it is a few hundred feet from the non-parking lot beach access between the pavilion and the old officer's beach club..am I right?) You truly captured the look of my home and I miss it being in Central Mississippi right now! Email me if you would like, I am an art teacher in Central Mississippi and I would love to talk technique and inspiration with you! Elisa

• hassan, on March 17th, 2004 commented :

    good

• chris, on March 16th, 2004 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    the mystic use of color allows for a powerful, yet quiet beauty

• lora, on March 6th, 2004 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Iv been there and eat some food, i whint to the beack and had fun that day. I love watercolor paintings. I even paint my selfe. verey nice painting

• An anonymous visitor on March 6th, 2004 commented about the painting San Pedro Harbour :

    So much detail. Love your painting. I lived in San Pedro for three years. Those were the best years of my life. I remember my daily walks at Pt. Fermin park with my dog and in particular the sound of the boats in the early morning hours. Life has its twists and turns, never thought I would leave San Pedro but it happened one day. "No one could be unhappy here, ever!", those were my words for Pt. Fermin was always different, every single day the colors changed and the ocean air brought life into my soul.

• P.Stone, on March 5th, 2004 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    I like your picture of Redondo Beach Jetty,Your color scheme is great,and the simplicity of the figures and the jetty makes it very appealing to the eye.Thanks for letting me visit,all your work is well done.

• An anonymous visitor on March 5th, 2004 commented :

    I love your work. I recently found a painting that has S.hills on it at one of our local stores. I work for Goodwill Industries in the social services dept. I was wondering if it might be an old painting of yours. It doesnt fit your usual settings. It has the same use of color but the scene is an old barn with a silo done in lighter colors. I knew you once lived in Louisiana and wondered if this possibly could be an early painting. Please Email me back. Thanks Romney Donnelly

• Helen Chandler, on March 1st, 2004 commented about the painting East Pass :

    I was awestruck by the picture. When it came up it was a wonderful surprise. The colors are spectacular.

• denise, on February 27th, 2004 commented about the painting Miss Julie :

    I love the calming colors, you capture the water so well and because the little boats is kinda saying hey I ready to go fishing.

• Rachel Stone, on February 26th, 2004 commented :

    You are absolutely amazing.

• Chris Nichols, on February 25th, 2004 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    This is a great painting, and it's fascinating to read what you folks think about it and about Foster's Freeze. I volunteer with the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Commitee (www.modcom.org) and we have been working hard for 20 years saving places like this. The 1953 McDonald's at Lakewood and Florence in Downey was a great victory. This particular stand may be gone, but it's funny that the general idea is that the entire 'lifestyle' is gone. It may be 2004, but you could still have 'one more rootbeer freeze' by going to an identical 1950's Foster's in Torrance, or in Hawthorne. You can get a .59 cent burger under actual golden arches in Downey, bowl a game at Java Lanes in Long Beach... or you can have a night out at the Vineland Drive-In theatre in the City of Industry. I have a feeling I'm much younger than some of the folks reading here, but the things you loved 40 or 50 years ago are often times alive and well just a few miles away and I encourage you to go out and support them. Check out our site and maybe you will want to support the work of the Conservancy as well. We have a big 20th anniversary driving tour coming up in September, 2004. Thank you.

• crash, on February 25th, 2004 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    My Auntie Jane lives on the strand in Hermosa Beach. I am a ex-Lake Tahoe beach bum. I would love that in my guest room which is the "Beach Room" of my home here in Gig Harbor, Washington. Watercolors are my favorite medium to soak in.

• skY, on February 19th, 2004 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    This shot is 7th & Mesa I believe ...the kitchen center is still there but the gas station is long gone....excellent colors....steve, your the best!

• Michael Walker, on February 19th, 2004 commented :

    Aho Steve.... Michael Walker here.... in San Pedro, Cali I was thinking about you and on a humbug...I just happened to search your name on MSN and low and behold ...your very own site. I would expect nothing less! Greg Cotter says hello. We so appreciate the native art you did for us... the "Pueblo" and the "Chief" and of course "Custer" et all, which Greg has in his collection. Send me a line, let us know what has transpired since So. Bay days...Nothing but ahhhs when people view your work! Need you to do more for me! Would you like digital pics of these aforementioned pieces? Ah Ho Ma Tuk Wa Hussen <all is right with life in the world>, skY <michael walker>

• An anonymous visitor on February 14th, 2004 commented about the painting Miss Julie :

    the painting depicts a certain calmness and feeling of peace. I love the blend of colors. it is very realitic. I like to looke at it.

• Gloria, on February 14th, 2004 commented :

    My boss is retiring and for a gift I am looking for a picture of the Santa Monica ocean with the pier (carousel, ferris wheel, etc.). Would you have such a picture or would you know where I could find one. Your watercolor pictures on this site are beautiful. Thank you.

• An anonymous visitor on February 14th, 2004 commented :

    You are inspirational. Do you give workshops anywhere on the east coast of the US? Thanks Marija

• An anonymous visitor on February 14th, 2004 commented :

    You are inspirational. Do you give workshops anywhere on the east coast of the US? Thanks Marija

• An anonymous visitor on February 11th, 2004 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    Beautifully serene...

• Carol, on February 9th, 2004 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    Love the bright colors. Empty beach chairs realy depicts our Florida beaches, because everybody is enjoying the water swimming.

• Georgia, on January 17th, 2004 commented about the painting Flipper :

    Absolutely georgeous......everything I remember!!

• ndigbo, on January 8th, 2004 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    cool and good site keept it

• An anonymous visitor on January 5th, 2004 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    I spent 58 years in MB you have captured the very essence of the MB/HB area. Now I'm a midwesterner and can look at your pictures and have fond memories. They (pics) are really wonderful. You are very talented.

• alberto, on December 30th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    Beatiful. I live in a city 2600 meters above sea level, in Bogota, Colombia, when I saw this watercolor really I felt the sea, boats and sun. Congratulations not only on this yellow harbour but also in most of your work.

• Jim Temple, on December 18th, 2003 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MY VERY BEST WISHES FOR A FEW NEW DECADES!! ALL IS CALM, AND ALL IS WELL AT THIS END. I HOPE THE SAME FOR YOUR END. JIM

• greg keith, on December 16th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    because steve told me it was the most difficult to do, and steve knows how I like to make things difficult- hence It is my favorite.

• Ken Bennett, on December 12th, 2003 commented :

    I love all of your wonderful colors in every one of your paintings . but before buying I would frame of reference on the sizes of the reproductions relative to the original. I would like to obtain reproductions the same size as the originals Thank you Ken Bennett

• OshK, on December 5th, 2003 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I chose this painting because it caught my attention right away and I like the whole atmosphere of the painting and it's simplicity. I thought it was a photograph!

• Ron, on December 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    This is one of my favorites. There is so much in it...the incredible visual perspective, the bright colors contrasting with the softness of the fog, the quiet dignity of the boats, the sense of their floating effortlessly, the peace and serenity of the whole scene. This is a great painting. A copy hangs in my living room. Thanks, Steve!

• An anonymous visitor on November 29th, 2003 commented about the painting South Bay :

    Very kool depiction of a relatively rare Calif. sight--plus, I love volleyball, and this scene is a classic! Who'd 've thunk it in watercolor!

• andy, on November 29th, 2003 commented about the painting Miss Destin :

    i know the captain quite well, the painting brings back some wonderful memories

• An anonymous visitor on November 24th, 2003 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    I love the crystal clear vivid colors and their reflection in the water.

• An anonymous visitor on November 21st, 2003 commented :

    Steve...You're one of the best kept secrets of the Emerald Coast!! I can't believe I have not seen your watercolors before and I live right down the road from you in Pensacola. I was just browsing for tropical watercolors and clicked on your site. WONDERFUL paintings. Your reflections and color is truly a talent to envy. I will look for more your art in my travels around the Gulf Coast.

• Brad Greek, on November 21st, 2003 commented :

    Great work and control Steve, I had a chance a couple years ago to see your work in the solo show you did at the Museum on Robinwood, Ft. Walton Beach. They even look better in person ..for sure. Glad to see you're back in town. We met briefly, doubt that you would remember me. But I have talked with your better half at the fair juried show and got caught up on how it's been going. I really like your site layout, first class to go with the excellent work. I believe our paths will cross again and looking forward to it. Thanx for sharing your talents. Brad

• An anonymous visitor on November 10th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    This is down the hill from where I lived in Redondo Beach.

• Volney Willett, on October 26th, 2003 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    I was born and raised in Palos Verdes Estatte. Father Neptune brings back many fond memories.

• Althaea Trout, on October 24th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I particularly liked the vivid colors in this gorgeous watercolor.

• Alberta Dalton, on October 23rd, 2003 commented about the painting Passing Storm :

    Love the colour combination. I get a feeling of calm, after the storm

• An anonymous visitor on October 21st, 2003 commented :

    10/21/03 I happen on your web site and scrolling through your gallery I found a very calming way to end a hectic work day. You have the ability to capture serene beauty.

• An anonymous visitor on October 19th, 2003 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    I like the color and, most of all, the reflection of the boats in the water. It kind of creates a sense of movement in the calmness of the water. Wonderful!

• An anonymous visitor on October 15th, 2003 commented about the painting Louisiana Heritage Fair :

    its a beautiful painting bacause it gives a nostalgic feel of the scene while at the same time introduces a bit of the lifestyle of the people in the painting

• An anonymous visitor on October 10th, 2003 commented about the painting East Pass :

    Absolutely amazing! It reminds me of Henry Hensche's depiction of light. You can tell what time of day it is and the weather. You are truly talented.

• Jaline, on October 8th, 2003 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    The reflection on the water reminded me so strongly of living in Vancouver and going boating on the weekends. It is truly a remarkable talent and gift to carry people on nostaligic journeys on a piece of paper! :) Beautiful work, thank you!

• An anonymous visitor on October 8th, 2003 commented about the painting Live Bait :

    I like the colors, and the effects in the painting. It is real with a an underlying feeling I can't describe but appreciate.

• Jim Temple, on October 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Just saw Fosters Freeze. My God, how many many many times I took my wife and kids (4 of them) for burgers and shakes!! Looking at the painting, I can smell the burgers with just the right amount of sea air. Jim

• Jim Temple, on October 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    Great color, great subject and perspective. My wife and I fish, and spend a lot of time at 22nd Street Landing. This painting looks like home Jim Temple PS Hi Steve and Trudy!! Just browsed the gallery. Very nice!! Hope all is well with you. Jim

• Pat Flanagan, on October 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Dark Sky :

    I chose the painting Dark Sky because I loved the intensity of the sky against the white foreground. The subject is simple yet dramatic.

• Darlene wempa, on October 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    I hope you get awards for your mixing of colors!! I feel like I want to be back in the late 60's early 70's again. The biggest compliment I can give you is you are the Best Watercolor artist ever. I have a great apreciation for your work. I will be starting my first watercolor class soon at an Art Institute here PA. I am so nervous but very excited to see what I can do. I hope to own one of your prints in the near future.

• Darlene Wempa, on October 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    I am amazed at the vivid beautiful colors here. The realness of the metal chairs and the wooden arm rests. You have fooled my husband. When I pulled this watercolor up he said that is a picture he took. You are that true!

• An anonymous visitor on October 1st, 2003 commented about the painting Skating Girls :

    Totally brings you into the painting I can feel the heat and feel the girls rolling by Sweet!!

• Karen, on September 26th, 2003 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    The water looks so real! Wow. This is the best painting of water I have ever seen. Lovely.

• Jeanne Clarke, on September 22nd, 2003 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    I was born and grew up in Redondo Beach. My children played on the breakwater. It brings back beautiful memories. The houses where I was born and grew up in are all gone to condos. I don't go back to Redondo any more. It breaks my heart. Jeanne Clarke Natchez, MS

• Tom Poe, on September 18th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    My grandfather, John Poe, owned and operated this Foster's Freeze from the mid 50s until he passed away in August 1962. His sister and her husband, Marie and Laz Paul, then bought it and continued to operate it until sometime in the 70s. During the late 50s and early 60s, I can remember spending many summer vacations with them and got to help out at the store sweeping around the store and picking up trash and stacking stuff up in the back storeroom. My pay was a frosty cone or a slush or whatever I wanted for every two hours I worked there. I can vividly remember all the high school and college kids hanging there every Friday and Saturday night. Back in the late 40s, my grandpa, my dad and his brother made all the mix for all the Foster Freeze stores in Southern California. When they were bought out in the early 50s they were given several of the Foster Freeze stores in exchange. They were located in Santa Monica, Venice, Redondo Beach and Arcadia.

• Rocky Davis, on September 17th, 2003 commented about the painting East Pass :

    I thought that painting best described the beauty of the Destin area. I love vacationing there and planning a return in mid-October.

• BETTY, on September 16th, 2003 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    DEAR STEVE, STILL LOOKING AT YOUR WONDERFUL PAINTINGS. NOT SURE IF KING NEPTUNE IS MY FAVORITE BUT IT IS BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR LETTING US SEE THEM. BETTY

• Brian Garcia, on September 8th, 2003 commented :

    Steve, You got it. I am a Manhattan Beach Native who just spent a year in Destin FL. I am 46 years old and you captured the best of my youth in Manhattan Beach and the surrounding area, as well as the overwhelmiming beauty I found in Destin. You have just made it to the top of my "what do you want for your birthday " list

• Pamela, on September 3rd, 2003 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    There are two things I love to look at and paint: sky and water! This painting made me stop breathing for a minute. I grew up in L.A. and now live in Israel (also with great beaches) and this painting brought me back! Thanks for giving me inspiration to try and paint the great water you have achieved in all your paintings.

• Mary , on August 24th, 2003 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    Steve, I grew up in Aransas Pass, Texas. My parents were shrimpers. About the time I was born, my father built a wooden shrimpboat that looked very similar to this. It was named "Rose" and was a light turquoise and white. The only difference is that the nets hung from the back of the cabin and the engine hatch and bait boxes were in front of the cabin. My dad died 15 years ago this fall and the steering wheel from the "Rose" hangs in my home. Thanks for the memories.

• Rebecca, on August 22nd, 2003 commented about the painting Redondo Beach Jetty :

    love all your work .. was hard to choose just one. I chose this one because the rocks facinated me. So many variations of angles and colors.

• An anonymous visitor on August 21st, 2003 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    I like the water under the dock

• Bj. de Castro, on August 20th, 2003 commented :

    Wonderful to hear from you again and thank you for the comments on my work. I do enjoy re-visiting your site from time to time for creative inspiration. Thanks for sharing your passion! bj.

• Patt Krauss, on August 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Roots :

    "Roots" reminds me of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area of Michigan where we camp and tramp, loving "our" sea Lake Michigan

• An anonymous visitor on August 10th, 2003 commented about the painting South Bay :

    Love your watercolors, especially the ones from the Beach area´s, I know all those places, I´am from europe and also an artist, do watercolors and oils on waterbase and mix them. Know Manhattan Beach very well.

• Bonnie, on August 9th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    I love this painting. I grew up in Manhattan Beach and this is the view from our house on the Strand. I treasure every appearance of the everchanging ocean, even the slate gray waves. For the record, however, the waves rarely - and only during major storms - break at the end of the pier. We used to watch, hoping, usually in vain, for the white foam of the crashing waves to come up to the concrete.

• Gary Glover, on August 5th, 2003 commented about the painting Beach Cat :

    I particularly like the sky and the water in this painting as I know they are difficult to get them to come out so beautifully. The light and reflection are also very well done. This is a fantastic painting, I wish I could own it.

• Jeannine "Leimbach" Jordan, on August 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    What memories! I too, grew up in Redondo Beach, lived on Vincent Park, across from RUHS. From small child to RUHS days, Frosty's was always in my life. It was our "hang out" in high school... The police would come by and chase us out and we'd take off for Taco Tios at Ave C & PCH. But we'd always end up back at Frosty's. It was our "place". As a struggling new watercolorist, I hope some day my paintings are half as wonderful as yours. Jeannine Hermosa Beach

• Pat, on August 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    This is too cruel to make me choose between the house on Catalina, Foster's, 22nd.St. and all the others of Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan. I grew up in Redondo, attended both RUHS and MiCoHi so they all brought back memories of summer days on the sand and a time we thought would never end! I have also been to a lot of the places you paint in Florida. Destin, Mobile, Panama City and Gulf Shores are great beach places but none can compare with the South Bay. Loved your site and I'll pass it on to others who will love it too...Pat

• hope larson, on August 1st, 2003 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    Very nice painting,I like the colors and the way the water shines looks so real.Good job and thank you.

• Teresa, on July 30th, 2003 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    This picture makes me feel that I am there. I feel that I could see my own reflection in the water if I could only get close enough.

• An anonymous visitor on July 21st, 2003 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    I used to live a few houses down from 22nd street. Our house went from the strand to the one-way alley, this house looks very familiar, very nice work

• Rob, on July 12th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    I live in pensacola and i'm sad to say sights like these are becoming more rare every year. I miss sitting in the shack on the old pensacola peir and eating a spanish bascket with a ice cold bud. Paintings like youre's will save the gulf coast forever. Thank you.

• BETTY, on July 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    HI STEVE, HERE AGAIN. THIS IS SO STRIKING AND DIFFERENT FROM YOUR USUAL STYLE. THINK I AM GOING TO PRINT IT OUT. BETTY

• BETTY, on July 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Gulf Queen :

    DEAR STEVE, ANOTHER LETTER TO YOU..LOVE THE WATER IN ALL Y OUR PAINTINGS, .BUT THIS IS DIFFERENT AND WONDERFUL. BETTY

• betty, on July 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    DEAR STEVE, I LOVE ALL YOUR PAINTINGS AND HARD TO DECIDE WITCH IS MY FAVORITE. I AM FINDING NEW ONES THAT I HADN'T SEEN BEFORE. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SEE THEM. BETTY

• betty, on July 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    DEAR STEVE, I LOVE ALL YOUR PAINTINGS AND HARD TO DECIDE WITCH IS MY FAVORITE. I AM FINDING NEW ONES THAT I HADN'T SEEN BEFORE. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SEE THEM. BETTY

• skip, on June 16th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    The son of the owner STILL operates a Foster's Freeze in Burbank (201 S Glenoaks) and makes (arguably) the best darned burgers in the chain!

• alun, on June 12th, 2003 commented :

    hi Steve,just retired and trying my hand at painting,came across your site...i look at it daily for inspiration..i am not very good,but i marvel at the talent you obviously have. the pictures just amaze me. best regards alun, north west england.

• john bowen, on June 11th, 2003 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    I am very much into old houses myself, so I can appreciate all the work that went into this painting. Along with all the other ones. Your work is very good.

• An anonymous visitor on May 23rd, 2003 commented about the painting Roots :

    THis is my favorite because you captured this lighting in Florida perfectly. I remember everything lookin like it had a hue of alizarin crimson or mauve to it and WOW....you took me right back there when I saw this piece. I use to go jogging at exactly a beach and I have such great memories of this time and you captured it wonderfully.All your pieces capture the Florida light as well as the Calif. light exceptionally well. Your work with boats is exceptional as well.

• Stephanie Seiler, on May 17th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    Having grown up just down from Manhattan Beach, I just love all your paintings of Southern California! But this one is especially...."special." The one thing I miss about not living near the ocean is the smell of the salt air first thing in the morning. This certainly is a reminder!!

• Rey, on May 12th, 2003 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    I love seascape! There's something in water that draws my full attention on it. Your painting shows perfect ingredients to leave me in awe! I think true lovers of watercolor paintings will feel the same I do upon seeing this beautiful piece. Steve, you're one, if not the 'best'. Keep the brush busy! Thanks. Rey.

• Vince Rezende, on April 20th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    My Brother and I were talking about this painting last night. The memories came back. In the middle 60's my Dad and Mom would stuff all four of us kids in the old Rambler And head down to this fine beach hang out. Usually, after dinner. My Dad would have the hot fudge sundae, Mom the pineapple sundae, and us kids the hot dipped chocolate cones. It was a fabulous time for all!

• An anonymous visitor on April 18th, 2003 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    You've combined colors and display of shadows beautifully. It's a tough choice between this and "Ocean Cats" for my favorite.

• Amery Ray, on April 17th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    My husband and I spent many cool evenings and nights in Manhattan Beach, so we have MANY fond memories of this beautiful place. I'm a born and raised native L.A. girl and we just moved to Colorado Springs and bought our first home. We are looking for a beautiful painting of Manhattan Beach to display in our living room and your Calm After The Storm so far is a strong contender!

• Rey, on April 2nd, 2003 commented :

    Steve, You're a true master in your class! I know one when I see his work. Great!

• Angela, on April 2nd, 2003 commented about the painting Miss Julie :

    Beautiful!

• An anonymous visitor on March 16th, 2003 commented :

    Steve, I would like to purchase the Foster Freeze picture. My telephone number is 949/492-9512 Bob Adams 4014 Calle Marlena San Clemente, Calif. 92672

• Bob Adams, on March 16th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I grew up in Redondo Beach and graduated from Redondo High in 1958. If my buddies and I were not sitting on the railing outside the math wing at school we would be down at Foster Freeze. Thanks for the memories. Bob Adams

• An anonymous visitor on March 15th, 2003 commented about the painting Beach Cat :

    The simple beauty of the lines & colors. I am in awe of your treatment of waves. The form (triangular) is classic & your painting shows why. Pure, simple beauty.

• Richard, on March 4th, 2003 commented about the painting King Neptune :

    This was one my favorite places, at the PV Drug store in the plaza, during my high school days (RUHS '53). The fountain certainly was a curiosity and an icon to me.

• Richard, on March 4th, 2003 commented about the painting 22nd Street Alley :

    As a graduate of RUHS '53, we used to hang out on the beach at 22nd St. This was a familiar sight as we walked to the beach, especially the brickwork!

• Caren Goodrich, on March 3rd, 2003 commented about the painting Catalina Avenue :

    I love the warm sky, cool lavenders, and the palm tree. But most of all I love the fact that you chose to paint that simple craftsman home. I am a fourth generation L.A. native, I no longer live in the Golden State but one glance at your California paintings and I know I'm back home.

• Mick (Hunker) Rogers, on February 28th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I grew up here in the 40's and 50's, just over the hill on Juanita Ave. Got off the school bus here and watched many adolescent fights out back, got knocked around myself on occasion... ah, the good ole days!

• An anonymous visitor on February 28th, 2003 commented about the painting South Bay :

    you can feel the wind blowing - i love that and clouds - i could look at this all day

• An anonymous visitor on February 28th, 2003 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I grew up in the Fifties just up the street from this wonderful place. I used to buy a "Slush" several times a week when I got off the school bus by South School. Thanks for bringing back such beautiful, cool blue memories.

• An anonymous visitor on February 27th, 2003 commented :

    Do you have a book with your pictures in them?

• Yael, on February 14th, 2003 commented about the painting Flipper :

    it looks sooo real its amazing could you write back and tell me if you have any pictures of fruit in watercolour that i could use for my art coursework

• Heather Moore, on February 12th, 2003 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    I haven't anything profoundly artful to say. I grew up in Niceville, Florida, and naturally I feel a profound loyalty to anyone who would appreciate Niceville enough to commemorate it in a painting.

• Kelsey, on February 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I think I chose this one mostly beacuse of the amazingly brilliant color. It also seems to be a bit bolder than the other ones. For me it seems to draw forth the emotional state of the day dreamer.

• Nanette, on February 3rd, 2003 commented about the painting Flipper :

    I love the clarity of the colors. The misty quality of the painting felt like an early morning. I could feel the dampness on my face as I recalled standing on a similar pier during a Florida vacation.

• Kang Chang-mook, on January 27th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    Hello. I'm a highschool boy who going to be a great(!) designer or painter in South Korea. :) I have seen your painting a few months. Everytime I see your painting, it makes me happy. I have wondered how you make great mood. hmm..I have so many words to write. but.. I'm poor in English. I can't know whether my words is correct or not..:0 Anyway Thank your for sharing it. ( sorry for poor english :D )

• PETE ATHANS, on January 24th, 2003 commented :

    Hi Steve,wake up,surf's up out here.Haven't looked at your web page in awhile.Looks great pete

• Page, on January 11th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    the composition is perfect plus the highlight and shadows draw you into the painting. Wonderful!

• An anonymous visitor on January 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    First-it's a tranquil! Second-it's delicate! Third-it uses a wide range of pastel color! Forth-great composition

• An anonymous visitor on January 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    Very talented use of color!

• An anonymous visitor on January 7th, 2003 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    very powerful use of light!

• lilnat, on January 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    WOW!! I'm THERE!! Your work is so great I have a hard time picking a favorite. Paint ON!!

• lilnat, on January 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    WOW!! I'm THERE!!

• lilnat, on January 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Viking :

    I love the way you did the water with the letters in it . Totally awesome! Such detail Keep up the good work. :)

• An anonymous visitor on January 4th, 2003 commented about the painting Viking :

    I love the way you did the water with the letters in it . Totally awesome! Such detail Keep up the good work. :)

• An anonymous visitor on January 2nd, 2003 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    fantastic!

• An anonymous visitor on January 2nd, 2003 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    I am very impressed by your perfect replica of the ripples in the water and how they reflect the boats and all the other objects in the painting.

• An anonymous visitor on January 1st, 2003 commented :

    its realy great work keep it up

• Pat, on December 28th, 2002 commented about the painting Valpraiso Boats :

    The color and depth are breathtaking! Oh, how I wish I could paint something so wonderful. Thank you for giving me such pleasure. Pat

• An anonymous visitor on December 3rd, 2002 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    I like the colors, the mist, the general mood of the painting. Very well done! The detail in the forground is a nice reward for really looking at the painting!

• An anonymous visitor on November 28th, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    Gorgeous use of colors without making them look gaudy. Looks lovely.

• An anonymous visitor on November 28th, 2002 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    The artist Mr. Steve Hills has captured the reflections perfectly and the mood of the painting is superbly depicted by the deft strokes. A feeling of tranquility is more than evident.

• Affendi Yahya, on November 23rd, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    Steve, Your bravery in experimenting in colors makes your painting emits 'rainbow of perfections' Care to share your techniques???

• Lei Turner, on November 19th, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I get lost in it....makes me go mmmmmmm. =)

• kristin hilton, on November 19th, 2002 commented :

    just a quick question why do all your paintings have to do with the beach?

• An anonymous visitor on November 19th, 2002 commented about the painting Gulf Queen :

    i really enjoyed the colors and the way you mixed them you are very creative keep up the good work!!!

• An anonymous visitor on November 12th, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    I am intrigued by the continual focus on a single boat as the subject matter. The more I view your paintings, the more each one develops a unique character of it's own. Being unfamiliar with boats and this lifestyle, it was still very interesting to view the entire gallery. I wanted to buy them all, even though I know nothing of the subject. Wonderful job!

• An anonymous visitor on November 12th, 2002 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    I was so in awe when I first saw this one, and it took me a full few minutes to take in the whole picture. I was transfixed in the calmness of the glass-like water, the colors are breathtaking.

• Ken Depledge, on November 7th, 2002 commented :

    I have a watercolor picture that came from my aunts estate.. It shows a young lady in a chair by the sea. By her dress I would guess eary 20's but don't know.. I can't quite make out the artist's name... It looks a little like Renier or something but can't really make it out.. It is a very nice portrait She sits in a wicker like chair with a blue bonnet and blue dress looking straight at you...She also has , it looks like a pencil or crochet knitting in lap. I can send you a pic if it would help--thank's Ken--I need to get rid of some of her things, but have no idea of the worth of it..The picgture is about 10 X 12

• An anonymous visitor on November 2nd, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Sky :

    I really like the feeling I get from this painting, I hope one day I will be able to paint such a beautiful scene.

• Jan Sims Reppert, on October 30th, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    I was a resident of Destin for 13 years and miss it dearly, except for the growth. Your painting looks as though I am standing on the dock looking at the boat itself. Great painting and I am sure Artie is very pleased. I know Artie personally and have been a friend since highschool. He is very proud of his boat and I am sure he is very proud of this painting.

• An anonymous visitor on October 30th, 2002 commented :

    Hi Steve, just wondering, if you had any videos, available for sale. Thanks, Jane

• Martha Jo Delk, on October 26th, 2002 commented about the painting Catalina Avenue :

    It brought tears to my eyes as soon as I seen this painting. I was 4 yrs old when my Mother married again and we had our first home with my new Dad right near this house. Thank you for the beautiful painting. It is wonderful feeling to see the past and realize how wonderful that place was in 1941.

• Stephen Crisafulli, on October 26th, 2002 commented :

    Hello Steve, Your work is truly beautiful! We have you listed on our links page and currently ArtFrames ranks on the first page of most major search engines when searching for discount frames, art frames, picture frames, etc. http://www.artframes.com/link.html We would love the opportunity to be placed on your links page, every link helps. Best Regards, Stephen Crisafulli ArtFrames http://www.artframes.com

• Mo Fenlon, on October 14th, 2002 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    I am recently attending a college Watercolor class and was to admire famous watercolorists work. Well this was defenitly an inspiration for me and my other works for the class thank you

• Lori Smith, on September 13th, 2002 commented :

    www.4.guests.com Great job.

• JimBo, on September 10th, 2002 commented about the painting Gas Station :

    Looks like a spot on Gaffey. How 'bout a pix of the old Lochman Farms Dairy on Western . . .

• An anonymous visitor on September 5th, 2002 commented about the painting Pier Reflections :

    It is so calming..I can see the light move on the water and I can hear the slapping water against the posts. I just love it and have bookmarked it to look at when I need a mental break.

• An anonymous visitor on September 5th, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    Love the vibrant colors and the free style technique..very uplifting and happy feeling...should be named ALIVE...

• An anonymous visitor on September 2nd, 2002 commented about the painting Dark Sky :

    I am not an artist. I live in Hawaii now. I grew up in Pesacola Beach and this painting brought tears to my eyes immediately. It is so real. I miss those dark skyes and walks on the snowey white sand with my grandmother.

• An anonymous visitor on August 27th, 2002 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    The scene is so quiet and so hot the people have gone to the water to cool themselves. It is beautiful.

• Beth Hutchens, on August 23rd, 2002 commented :

    Hey, your watercolors are amazing. You make me want to use watercolor. I'd like to know what type paper and paints that you use. I've always found watercolor paper too bumpy for my liking. And as far as paints, I was just wondering if the paints you use might be better when using lights over darks. I've been back and forth between animation, acrylic, and oil trying to find the best medium for myself and you have made me want to try watercolor again. Thanks, Beth

• Rhonda C, on August 22nd, 2002 commented :

    Just wanted to say there is no way I can vote for my favorite painting. They are all wonderful! I admire and envy your ability to get the many colors of water, whether in bright sunshine or setting sunlight, in your paintings. Exceptional work...and each painting evokes a definite feeling when viewed...that is what true art should do.

• oksana, on August 12th, 2002 commented about the painting South Bay :

    fabules contrast between see and sky

• An anonymous visitor on August 12th, 2002 commented about the painting South Bay :

    fabules contrast between see and sky

• charlee mcwhirter, on August 8th, 2002 commented about the painting Dark Sky :

    i just returned from destin and this painting brought tears to my eyes. I want to live there, it's like another world and your painting is so true to life. I sat outside my condo every morning and watched storms roll over the coast making the beach resemble your painting. Oh how I miss that place. It is my dream to move there.

• kelly sullivan, on August 7th, 2002 commented about the painting Afternoon Shift :

    This brings back so many memories. What a great nostalgic feeling...'Reminds me of exactly how it used to be watching my brother surf growing up!

• M. McCully, on August 4th, 2002 commented about the painting Niceville Nets :

    Excellent hues/colors and fantastic detailing. All of your paintings are of exceptional highest quality, but I love this one because there is a lot of work here and will show off well in any room; a favorite wall that will draw people to it like a magnet. Keep up the wonderful talent. Martha McCully, watercolor artist

• Stella V., on July 22nd, 2002 commented :

    Hey, Steve im just wondering if you could come up with one concrete definition on abstract ????!!!!???

• An anonymous visitor on July 19th, 2002 commented about the painting Beach Chairs :

    The striped chair looks as if someone just got up out of it. The impression of the persons back is still there in the stripes. Lovely painting. I can smell the sea and suntain lotion again.

• Nupur, on July 18th, 2002 commented about the painting Still Waters :

    This is a very fascinating painting. It feels as if one is there in that very spot.

• An anonymous visitor on July 18th, 2002 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    i like your colour application and your styile specialy your subject because i am also artist.

• An anonymous visitor on July 16th, 2002 commented :

    Had the good fortune of living in Destin, Fl. from 1946 to 1949 while my husband was stationed at Eglin AFB. Our daughter was born at the base in 1948. Your beautiful paintings of that area evoked many poignant memories. We went back for a short visit 40 years later and couldn't believe the changes that had taken place. It was so unspoiled when we knew it. In spite of its urbanization, you have managed to capture the essense of its natural beauty.

• 2024blues, on July 15th, 2002 commented :

    C O O L ! ! !

• Mark Husar, on July 12th, 2002 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I grew up around foster freeze and visited daily for 8-10 years. Every summer day Steve Starkey, Pat Taylor, Leonard Treadwell, Bob King and I and all our friends would come by and raise hell. One October night... Halloween as I remember, we hung a mannequinn from the tree South of the corner and caused all kinds of traffic problems!! Great times, great friends and a great hangout...all are gone now! Mark

• Nupur Gupta, on July 11th, 2002 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    This painting is full of life and is breath taking. The use of colors is perfect and makes the painting so real.

• stacey fabricant, on July 10th, 2002 commented :

    I really loved the picture "niceville nets". Do you sell them? Please let me know. Thank You, Stacey

• An anonymous visitor on July 8th, 2002 commented :

    wow.... simply... wow... As a feldgeling watercolorist, Im envious of your skill at the craft. BRAVO! Please continue creating such ... art.

• An anonymous visitor on July 6th, 2002 commented about the painting Yellow Harbour :

    colorful with sense of activity. shows light as moving!!!

• Halley, on July 2nd, 2002 commented about the painting Red Sky :

    Steve, yuo are amaizing. i am an artist myself, and right now i am working at an office painting beach scenes for the building, and you are my number one choicee for tips and ideas. you are a wonderful artist. i am only 16, and ui plan on taking my arrt to a higher level. if you have any helpful tips, i would greatly appriciate it. thanks. Halley

• Halley Seely, on July 2nd, 2002 commented about the painting Silvery Nets :

    i liked this painting because i loved the way steve hill painted the water so nicely. it was absolutely beautiful. so clear and looks so real. i beleive that this is the best i have ever seen (water is so real) beautiful. i love it.

• Paula, on June 22nd, 2002 commented about the painting Harbour Colors :

    Oh Steve, how absolutely beautiful! I FINALLY chose "Harbor Colors" as my favorite, but it was a VERY tough decision. I chose the "Harbor" because of the vibrant colors that are rather unnatural for maritime scenes and yet fit soooo perfectly in this painting, and because of the awesome reflections depicted. You are "talent" personified.

• EVY, on June 12th, 2002 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    Sitting here drinking my coffee to wake up - came upon "Low Tide" and felt I was right there - could hear the birds and smell the ocean. Thanks a bunch for a great start to my day.

• Vickey Baldwin, on June 2nd, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    I am also a watercolor artist and I know great work when I see it...And you are very very good, Steve...Impressive vivid colors...Fantastic website too...

• Sherri Owen, on May 26th, 2002 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    My father, Ronald Miles, is also a watercolor artist. In viewing other works of watercolor, I can say that this particular piece is a gem! I love the many different subtle colors depicted in the waves. And the clouds! My father also has a knack for painting clouds! Sherri Owen at sherrio@mindspring.com

• Nancy , on May 23rd, 2002 commented about the painting Party Boats :

    This has to be one of my favorites. ( I cannot pick just one) The preliminary drawing must have taken quite a lot of time, as this is such a complicated painting. As they all are, just beautiful, and wonderful to just sit and digest the subject matter and the color. You are truly gifted. Nancy

• Jennifer, on May 15th, 2002 commented about the painting Viking :

    I love the reflection and the water. The boat almost moves

• Louie Hefner, on May 15th, 2002 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    A hot Summer afternoon and that smooth, cool "frostie" fighting with the salt on the lips. Body surfing at Ave. C had its crowning glory here at this memorable spot. The last of the frozen elixir slurped from the crispy cone as "Shaboom" blasted from the '51 Merc's radio. The trip home was always made sweeter by a stop at the Foster Freeze. thanks for the memories, and in such vivid, warm colors. A thousand words......

• Sue Bouse Team, on May 14th, 2002 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I remember the Foster Freeze as the place to get together and get a snack, we lived on Sapphire and Broadway and used to go there all the time. It is so sad to see your memories disappear, but this picture by a fantastic artist brings back the memories in such a good way. Well painted, great pictures, watercolor is hard and you make it look so easy.

• rené lagarde, on May 14th, 2002 commented about the painting Dark Sky :

    i like this aquarelle very much the athmosphere is like i have seen it my self in the past years when my wife and kids would run from the beach too our tent under the frightning clouds trhough the dunes and the wind. i like it also for it s abstract texturesss that depict a real world. i also feel it could have been any season with the same drama .I have the same attraction for sand and snow divided by a fence ,,and frikels of life spurting or crossing the dunes with the wind..

• An anonymous visitor on May 14th, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    Loved the use of color and the mood in this paintings

• Jan DeAugustine-Peck, on May 9th, 2002 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    I too grew up in Redondo Beach, as did my parents, and for me too, Fosters is an icon. We spent many an evening, and/ or a hot afternoon there in the 60's. Oh for one more Rootbeer Freeze!

• An anonymous visitor on May 8th, 2002 commented about the painting Calm After The Storm :

    Beautiful....

• Alexis , on May 8th, 2002 commented about the painting Low Tide :

    I love the pier. I was born and raised there, in Manhattan Beach. Almost everyday, my dad and i walked the pier. Later in life, i walked th epier and the strand from MB pier to HB pier.. most every day. I miss the water.. the pier. I now reside in the midwest. Through my travels, I can sincerely say...there is nothing that can compare to the MB pier...sand and surf.

• molly, on April 29th, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    Hi, I very much like your work. It was either "Calm after the storm" or this one as my favorite. I am a 'very' new beginer with watercolors so forgive me for not knowing the proper terms for discription. I only know what appeals to me, I found these pictures brought me directly to where they are. I love the detail, I do not know what type of watercolor tenique you are using here but it is something I would like to try. Do you Teach? Have videos available? I would be very interested. thanks, molly

• An anonymous visitor on April 29th, 2002 commented about the painting Vitamin Sea :

    Hi, I very much like your work. It was either "Calm after the storm" or this one as my favorite. I am a 'very' new beginer with watercolors so forgive me for not knowing the proper terms for discription. I only know what appeals to me, I found these pictures brought me directly to where they are. I love the detail, I do not know what type of watercolor tenique you are using here but it is something I would like to try. Do you Teach? Have videos available? I would be very interested. thanks, molly

• Sue Aldrich~Wood, on April 26th, 2002 commented about the painting Foster Freeze :

    Foster Freeze was an icon to many generations of Redondo Beach & Redondo Union High School students. I can still see the old foster freeze, meeting my frends there so many times throughout the years. What a shame it could not be restored but instead like all of the great old places in Redondo <like The Fox Redondo, should have absolutely been restored>, it too was torn down all in the name of "modernizing" Redondo Beach. It would be so wonderful if those in charge had left some of these great places so that our kids and the generations to come could have seen what Redondo Beach really was.

• An anonymous visitor on April 23rd, 2002 commented :

    Saw the article in Watercolor Magazine, and I love your work. Your website is super! (fellow watercolorist) Marsha Harris Solomon

• eddie gray, on April 21st, 2002 commented :

    wow I can't tell you how happy it makes me feel to see all your southbay paintings made me feel great alot of your pic remind me of crazy stoned days of my youth a few where I have even slept I was a someone who would never have a future---by luck somehow I made it hey I even painted a house or 3 ---I mean painted the house not portrait painting these paintings just made me sure I am going back home my son is going to collage now all thats left is my little girl then I go HOME where I had the best times of my youth its so fitting I die there also the best time of my old age (I hope)I am going to save up so I can buy a pic or two to remind me of my goals and where I am going---until then I will stay in HELL ohio a great place to raise kids and buy a home you would really pay off way before your to old to enjoy but for a beach boy from ca its pu