Mr. Quiller has painted in many parts of the world but is primarily known for his work done at or near his home in the high mountainous country of southern Colorado.  These subjects include beaver ponds, snow shadows, water patterns, wild iris, and mountain rhythms, capturing the spirit of the San Juans.  Through his painting, he has become a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Rocky Mountain National Watermedia, and Society for Painters in Acrylic and Casein, among others.  In 1997, he received the Greathouse medal and cash award in the 130th American Watercolor Society exhibition.

  Stephen's paintings have been on the covers and the subject of articles in many leading art magazines.  He has also been an invited juror for a number of regional and national art exhibitions.  A popular workshop instructor, he teaches his approach to color, water media, composition, and on-location painting, throughout North America and internationally.

  Stephen shows in the Mission Gallery of Taos, New Mexico, and during the summer months he and his wife Marta operate their Quiller Gallery in Creede, Colorado.  They live with their children, Christopher and Allison, on the Rio Grande River.

Awards

Walser Greathouse medal and Cash Award- 130th American Watercolor Society Exhibition
John Wenger Memorial Award, National Society for Painters in Casein and Acrylic, New York
Governor's Award- Colorado Arts Council, Denver, CO
Merit Award- Rocky Mountain National Water Media, Denver, CO
Two Meritorious Awards and one Purchase Award, Colorado Council of Fine Arts Exhibition, Pueblo, CO
American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition, New York
Who's Who in the West
Who's Who in Colorado
Honor Award- Oregon Watercolor Society

One Man Shows

Berman Art Museum- Collegeville, PA
Bean Art Museum- Alamosa, CO
Berger Sandsen Museum- Lindsburg, KS
Foothills Art Center- Golden, CO
Lincoln Center- Fort Collins, CO
Montalvo Center for the Arts- Saratoga, CA
Pioneer Museum and Art Center- Woodward, OK
Klamath Art Association- Klamath Falls, OR
Rogue Valley Art Association- Medford, OR
Brass Cheque Gallery- Denver, CO
United Bank of Denver-Denver, CO
Umpqua Art Center- Roseburg, OR
The Quiller Gallery-Creede, CO

Selected Exhibitions

Rocky Mountain National Water Media
National Society for Painters in Casein and Acrylic
American and Italian Printmaker Traveling Exhibit
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA
Wichita Art Museum
Denver Art Museum
Portland Art Museum
National Academy of Design, New York
National Arts Club, New York
National Watercolor Society
American Watercolor Society
Watercolor U.S.A.
Allied Artists of America

Publications

Acrylic Painting Techniques 1994. Watson-Guptill Publications
Color Choices, 1989, Watson-Guptill Publications
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Watercolor, 1992, Watson-Guptill Publications
Co-Author Watercolor Media Techniques, 1982 and Water Media: Processes & Possibilities, 1986, Watson-Guptill Publications.
American Artist Survey, 1985, Krantz Publications, Chicago
Painting from the Pro's, 1984 Watson-Guptill Publications
Painter's Guide to Color, 1999 Watson-Guptill Publications
The Norwegian Magazine, Kunst for Alle, 1996
Watercolor, 1994 and 1996
Southwest Art, 1993 and 1996
Watercolor Magic, 1994
North Light Magazine, Feature Artist, December 1983, Boston
American Artist, Special Watercolor issue, February, 1983
American Artist Magazine, 1975

Professional Memberships

American Watercolor Society
National Watercolor Society
National Society for Painters in Casein and Acrylic
Rocky Mountain National Water Media
Artist Equity