“Creating art isn't only something I can do. It is the one thing I must do”, says Street.
Street has always known that his life would revolve around art. He drew his first portrait at age 14, and won his first national art competition at age 15. While majoring in art at Lincoln University of Missouri, he continued to accept painting commissions and exhibit throughout his university years. Upon receiving his (B.S.) degree in art/painting, Street instructed drawing classes for a gifted youth program, while freelancing as an illustrator.
Street joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986. “I planned to go to California to illustrate ads and recruitment posters for the Air Force, but instead I was sent to Great Britain.” He continued to paint and exhibit his work in Southern England until his return to the U.S. in 1990.
Settling in Chicago, Street worked as a graphic artist while continuing to exhibit his paintings, winning several awards in local and national art exhibits and competitions.
Street now lives, in Pensacola, Florida, where he teaches art and continues to show and sell his work.
