Steve Neill

Steven Neill was born and raised in his father’s sign shop, Neill Neon, which was one of the largest commercial sign companies in Orange County, CA. As a journeyman, he learned fine lettering and gold leaf artistry from some of the best in the industry, hand-painting everything from Indianapolis racecars to airport signage.

Over the years, the family’s love of the Pacific took them on several extended trips throughout Polynesia. His father continued the sign business in whatever destinations the family called home. One of Clyde Neill’s professional connections founded Air Tahiti Airlines and it was through this Fr