Stephen made his debut visit to Houston to create a spectacular panorama of the Bayou City live at The Galleria. The five-day project was titled Elevate Houston: The Big Picture. Stephen observed Houston via a one-time dedicated helicopter ride to study the citys iconic architecture and scenery.
The following day, he worked publicly at The Galleria, spending seven hours each day sketching his 3-foot tall by 12-foot wide panorama of Houston drawn entirely from memory.