Steve Whitfield

Steve Whitfield is an Australian artist, illustrator and designer with more than three decades of professional visual storytelling experience. His practice spans contemporary fine art, portraiture, illustration, graphic design and branding.

While Steve loves experimenting with any medium, his current focus remains primarily on acrylic painting. His creative approach is rooted in versatility and thrives at the intersection of technical and imaginative world-building. His distinctive style is heavily influenced by the intricate geometry of M.C. Escher, the narrative depth of concept art, and the vibrant emotionality of Post-Impressionism. Driven by a perfectionist’s attention to detail, he explores contemporary portraiture through a lens of bold, expressive colours and precision.

Steve’s dedication to mastering this balance between commercial strategy and fine art has earned him notable recognition within the local arts community, including being named a finalist in the 2025 Brisbane Portrait Prize, the 2026 Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award and the 2026 Queen's Wharf Brisbane Art Prize.