Stephen Schmitt is a 22 year old living in the Seattle area. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, his artistic interests run heavily towards fantasy illustration, in particular fantastic landscapes and situations. When not working or studying for a degree in applied computational science, he enjoys art as a serious hobby. Other interests include computers, gaming, reading, skiing, and other activities that would fall under the category "just plain having fun". He also enjoys writing biographies about himself in the 3rd person.