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Stephen Kleier

 

Steve Kleier graduated with a BFA from Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Steve has taught drawing and painting for several community organizations including Clark Community College, Helena Art Center, Oregon Society of Artists, and many more. Steve has been a long time member of the Oregon Society of Artists board of directors and was instrumental in creating a robust roster of classes as well as the US military veterans art program. He is currently the president  of the organization until January 1, 2025.

Work Experience

Steve owned and operated a commercial art studio called Studio Backgrounds. The product was 2d and 3d art for photography and video productions. Clients included Nike, Tektronix, Stash Tea, Microsoft and more.

Teaching Experience

I have taught drawing and painting for several community organizations. I have led groups to locations around the region for plein air outings.
Art Media
Clark Community College
Helena Art Center
Keizer Art Association
Oregon Society of Artists
Portland Fine Arts Guild
Sequoia Gallery and Studios

Selected Awards/Juried Exhibitions

Grand prize Portland Rose Festival Art Exhibit
1st Place Hillsboro Plein aire
Honorable Mention Pittsburgh Watercolor Competition
1st Place Oil Painting Beaverton Festival of the Arts
2nd Place Watercolor Gresham City Exhibit
People’s Choice Umpqua Valley Plein aire
People’s Choice OSA annual exhibit
Adirondacks International Exhibit of Watercolors
Allied Arts Annual International Exhibit