His professional activities are concentrated in various realms, all focused on furthering the understanding and appreciation of the built environment: As an Artist… Stephen Harby is an accomplished and recognized painter in watercolor. His work is in many collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago. He has been recognized through grants and fellowships, including those from the MacDowell Colony, Western European Architectural Foundation (Gabriel Prize), and the American Academy in Rome (Rome Prize). He is represented by the Los Angeles gallery, Edward Cella Art and Architecture, where his work is available for purchase.