Stephen Shortridge was born in Iowa and raised in Southern California Stephen excelled in art throughout his schooling but had mainly studied commercial art He took his first painting class while attending Idaho State University on a Water Polo Scholarship Stephen was an AllAmerican Stephen enjoyed acting but finds painting to be much more creatively satisfying the feeling to be able to have that total freedom to create is exciting to him His style results from the influence of the French Impressionists Monet in particular However his full colors and bold strokes have established him as a unique America Romantic Impressionist Stephens collectors include Patty Duke Donna Summer amp Rick Dees While living in LA he exhibited with fellow actorartist Peter Falk Stephen resumes includes over 50 commercials Over a fifteen year period he has appeared in commercials such as Mennen Speedstick Coke Certs and Head and Shoulders to name just a few Stephen currently lives with his family in Idaho