Working in both traditional and digital media, Steven developed his erotic illustration career at the invitation of Freeman Gunter and Tony Feo, the editor and art director of the Modernismo/Mavety Media magazines (Playguy, Mandate, Honcho) at their mid-1980s creative peak. His work was also published in the In Touch and Specialty/LPI magazines, and continued to be featured until, one by one, the magazines met their demise at the hands of the internet. His work has also been widely seen in “mainstream” venues, including newspapers, book covers, magazines and greeting cards.