I am so honored to have fellow artist and co-instructor Rachel Dowd’s first painting, which was created with The Fairview Finder. To see more of Rachel's work, click the button below.

Side Note: Rachel and I will be teaching a three-day workshop in NE Indiana September 9-11, 2024

About Me

Hi there,

I’m Steve Puttrich—an artist, instructor, and innovator with a passion for making creativity more accessible and enjoyable. Many of you may know me as a landscape painter or from my art workshops. What you might not know is that my background includes years in the innovation industry as part of an incredible team at Parsons Corporation, where problem-solving and design were at the heart of my work.

I’m excited to share my latest venture, The Fairview Finder™. This tool is more than a product; it’s a culmination of lessons learned from listening to artists’ needs and my own experiences tackling everyday design challenges.

The best ideas often arise from addressing real frustrations—those small obstacles that get in the way of doing our best work. That’s exactly what I set out to solve with The Fairview Finder™. As a teacher at heart, I’ve always aimed to create tools that aren’t just clever but truly helpful and transformative.

I believe in learning as much as teaching, and I’m excited to see how The Fairview Finder™ inspires your creative journey. Whether it makes your process smoother, your designs sharper, or simply helps you see the world differently, my goal is to support you in creating your best work.

Thank you for joining me on this path. I can’t wait to see where it leads us together.