"When I was working as a design engineer in the Chicago factories, I dreamed about becoming a full-time artist and painting beautiful pictures.Five years ago my dreams came true. I started painting at the School of Art, Art Institute of Chicago where I exhibited my work. Now I am painting my life away and really enjoy it!

My art work consists of oil painting. These are done with palette knife and brush work. I love painting -the vivid colors excite me and at the same time, they give me peace and transport me into a new world. I want my pictures to radiate emotions which affect people to feel included." - Steve Gal