Influenced by the fantasy world of comics, my interest in art began at age eleven. A native of New Jersey, my formative years were spent developing my artist skills. Relishing the solitude and tranquility of sketching and creating my own fantasy world, art allowed me to escape to a world of peace. A self-taught artist, I further honed my artist skills by attending the Newark School of Fine Industrial Art where I developed a passion for sports illustrations and story boards. Throughout my adult life, I worked at various jobs, but continued to pursue my desire to work...more