Steve Foster was born into an RAF family his father being a serving navigator,
whose hobbies included the painting of Squadron crests onto glass and lining them with 
silver paper. 

As a child Steve used to assist his father in this hobby, and soon it became apparent 
that he had inherited his fathers artistic streak.

He was already a keen modeller and decided to transfer his talents to the painting of 
glass as his father had done but at the same time developing his own individual style. 

Steve prefers to call himself an illustrator rather than an artist due to the detailed 
content of his work.

In 1971 Steve joined the RAF, following in his father and older brother's footsteps where his 
enthusiasm for aircraft was complimented by gaining a wider knowledge into the different 
aircraft types and squadrons worldwide.

His first painting was completed in 1974 and since Steve has produced over 400 examples.

In 1976 the first commissions were taken and Steve's paintings may now be seen around the
globe thanks to his own travels whilst in the RAF and his growing reputation gained
amongst fellow enthusiasts worldwide.

In 1987, due to considerable re-organisation in the service Steve decided to persue new
challenges and joined the West Midlands Police force, his enthusiasm for aircraft however
did not wane and he continues to produce his paintings working from his Wolston home in
his free time.

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