Steve Simon was raised outside Chicago, as a youth, Simon enjoyed drawing but eventually pursued more technical interests. He received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and went on to work as a robotics engineer in Germany; later returning to Chicago to work as a management consultant. Simon then chose to pursue an MBA in international business; he studied in Paris, New York, Tokyo and many other cities. His exposure to various cultures during his time of study only aided in fueling his artistic intrigue.

After receiving his MBA, Simon accepted a consulting assignment in Paris. While in Paris he visited art museums and painted in his studio apartment in the famous artist’s quarter of Montmartre. Upon completing the Paris assignment, it became clear to him that he should pursue his artistic interests.

In 1994, he moved to Newport Beach, California to start his art career. Two years later he had his first book published, "Newport Beach, California: Celebrating 90 Years," a 50-piece collection of Newport Beach paintings. Two years later his second book entitled "Orange County: Through An Artist’s Eye," was published.

As early as 1997, with California’s 150th anniversary of statehood approaching in the year 2000, the artist began planning an ambitious 60-piece collection of California oil paintings which is compiled in the artist’s third book entitled "California: Through An Artist’s Eye."

In 2001 the artist traveled to Oahu and began producing a collection of tropical scenes. The following year Simon dedicated his efforts in portraying Laguna Beach, again publishing the collection in another book entitled "The Spirit of Laguna Beach."

In 2007, Simon moved to Red Rock Country of Arizona where he has begun painting new scenes and dramatic landscapes. He resides in Sedona, Arizona with his wife, stepson, and daughter.