Stephen Doig was born in Oxford, England in 1964.

His encounter with art began at an early age. Pencil sketches were the foundation for the excellent work he produces today.
A talented draughtsman, his work centered upon life drawing, and sports portraiture.

The decision to add colour in the form of pastel transformed his drawings into highly finished and accomplished paintings, combining accuracy with depth and essential atmosphere.

He won the Fine Art Trade Guild's Best Artist of the Year award in 1997.
His portrayals of sport have earned him a reputation as one of the country's best contemporary sporting artists.