Timeline

1949

Born in Yorkshire in 1949, his formal training was taken in the north of England.

1976

Dews first exhibition. Since 1976 he has had a continual presence at the galleries of his London representative Oliver Swann, see Tryon Galleries & Royal Exchange Art Gallery.

Steven Dews is probably England's most respected contemporary marine artist. Dews' work is meticulous in its detail and observation of the natural surroundings and this perception and understanding has developed through his personal love of sailing and the sea. His reputation has grown rapidly over the past few years, mainly through the work he has undertaken as the official artist of many of the world's major yachting events.

His work has an international appeal and he has received many commissions throughout the world including those from large corporations such as BP and Amoco. So great is the demand for his commission works in fact that at present there is a three year waiting list. As a result of this waiting list and the slow speed at which Dews works, relatively few of his original works are currently available on the open market.

Official commissions include paintings for the 150th anniversary of the New York Yacht Club and the bicentennial celebrations in Sydney Harbour for the Australian Government.