I was born 1974, and raised in Massapequa, NY. I began my schooling at the New York Institute of Technology in the Graphics program after mastering the program in one year. I then traveled to the Ringling School of Art & Design, where I minored in society arts in Sarasota FL. There in 1997, I received a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts/Illustration. In New York I studied under Peter Hemlet where I pursued my career in art, doing free-lance projects mainly consisting of, scenic & set design/window display design. Upon Peter's advice I was back to Orlando, Florida for more scenic/theme work, which then lead me to the business of residential finish and interior design. Since the year 2001 I have owned Metro Finishes LLC, a high-end decorative company specializing in old word techniques, artwork and unique plasters.
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