the
Artist
In 2001, Stedroy received certification from the Digital Film Academy in New York, where his short film Hues of Desire won first place. In 2009, he worked as a designer and illustrator for the Emmy-winning series We Are New York. In 2012, Stedroy curated the Grand Illusions exhibition at the Shirley Goodman Library at the Fashion Institute of Technology, showcasing digital art created by his Illustration students.
Currently, Stedroy is an assistant adjunct Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where he teaches digital image editing in the Photography and Illustration Departments.
Gallery
My Artistic Journey
When I was around 12, I discovered watercolor painting and began to bring my homemade comics to life with color, even creating vibrant comic covers for a friend using a mini paint set from my neighborhood store. My friend Louis was so impressed that it sparked a newfound confidence in my abilities, encouraging me to experiment with mixing watercolors and exploring mixed media. In high school, a classmate at the New York School of Music and Art introduced me to the art of airbrushing, which led me to shift my focus away from watercolor painting.
Over the years, my career in storyboarding steered me towards magic markers, and eventually, I delved into digital illustration using Photoshop and Corel Painter. However, in 2008, I felt a calling to revive my watercolor painting, and to my delight, I found that my skills had flourished despite the years spent in the digital realm, as I had consistently engaged in brush and ink work. I cherish the joy of watercolor painting, particularly in plein air settings, and my expertise in digital printing techniques enables me to create stunning, high-quality prints. As I journey around the world, I hope my watercolor creations will inspire countless others while I strive to capture the essence of life on this beautiful planet.