Steve Noon - Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. Hes had a life long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award winning illustrations for the publishers, Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. Steve has illustrated over 70 books for Osprey. Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award winning illustrations for the publishers, Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. Steve has illustrated over 70 books for Osprey.