Stephen Heigh

Illustrator, teacher, and bearer of family tradition

Creativity is in Stephen Heigh’s blood. His father was an automobile designer and illustrator for Ford Motor Company; his great grandfather, a glass artisan from Czechoslovakia. So, when Stephen embarked on a career in the arts, it seemed only natural.

Born in 1960 in Abington, Pa., Stephen studied at The Art Institute of Philadelphia on a scholarship. Since then, his career as a professional artist has spanned more than 24 years with his work appearing nationally and internationally in galleries, museums, books, magazines, greeting cards, giftware, collectibles, fashion, and interior and architectural design.

Currently, Stephen is an illustration professor at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia. His children’s books—“Mr. George and the Red Hat” and “The Snowman in the Moon”—have won national awards for writing and illustrating. In addition, Lucas Films has selected Stephen’s work for a “Star Wars” tribute book, called “Visions,” to be released in late 2010. The book features artwork by top illustrators, artists, and designers from around the world—all hand-picked by George Lucas. The art also will be part of a national art museum tour.

Stephen resides in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia with his wife Anna, who works at Creative Beginnings, Fox Chase Cancer Center’s early childcare program. The couple has two grown children, Thomas and Anna Julia.

Visit Stephen’s Web site at www.stephenheigh.com.