After being a magician in Michigan for 42 years, STEVE RYDER set down the magic wand and picked up the paintbrush to pursue a career as a professional artist in St. Augustine, FL.
Steve has been drawing and painting since an early age. In addition to the wonderful whimsical paintings he sells in High Tide Gallery, Steve illustrated the successful "What's In My Pocket?" and "Who Stole My Homework?"  - fun kids' books by Todd Key. Steve graces his two galleries - High Tide Gallery and Simple Gestures, both on Anastasia Blvd -  with his beaming smile, high enthusiasm and feel-good paintings on a daily basis.