Growing up amidst the vibrant waves of Honolulu, Hawaii, Steven Craig Holmes forged a lifelong bond with the water. His aquatic adventures began early, rowing his 10-ft. skiff to school, a testament to his adventurous spirit.
At the age of 14, Steven embarked on a new chapter, becoming a safety diver for Skin Diving Hawaii, where he honed his skills in the depths of the ocean. This passion soon led him to helm dive boats before founding his own venture, Steve’s Diving Adventures, in 1978. With three boats in operation daily, Steven offered the community a gateway to wonders of free diving, SCUBA lessons, and mesmerizing open-water tours.
Transitioning from the islands, Steven’s entrepreneurial spirit continued to thrive as he established WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle and Kayak, spreading his love for water sports to the shores of Kenmore, Bothell and beyond.
Beyond the waves, Steven seeks solace and expression through the strokes of his brush, finding inspiration in the realms of Oil and Acrylic painting. His canvases come alive with seascapes, landscapes and urban vistas imagined from his mind’s eye, capturing the essence of Tonalism, Impressionism and Abstract art forms.