July, 2004

Art Wall Jul 2004

Chris Hero

Born in New Orleans in 1957, Chris Hero has always drawn and painted. He attended Loyola University as a history major. Arriving in Los Angeles in 1985 with his wife, Dorothy Steinicke, he started art school, eventually earning an MFA as a painter from Cal State, Long Beach. He maintains a studio in Culver City and teaches art part time. He is the father of Madeline and Emily Hero, who are active participants in our church’s youth programs.

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