Flower Crown, hand embellished giclée Painting

Bio: Tony’s inspiration to interpret the world around him comes from a nomadic upbringing. Having lived in various regions across the United States and abroad, Tony developed a sense of wonderment. “When I was young, I was fascinated by the people I met and the places I lived. However, I have never been good at articulating my feelings, so I turned to art as a method of expression.” Art ended up being sidelined by practicality and pressure for about 10 years after graduating high school. Tony served in the military, acquired a business degree and crunched numbers for several years before saying enough is enough. “I realized, without art, I was living a lobotomized life. I lacked any form of expression. So I went back to school.” Tony went on to become an award-winning Graphic Designer, Art and Creative Director. For 15 years he created commercial art that was designed to cut through the clutter and deliver messages on behalf of his clients' brands. Having gone through the many constraints associated with the commercial art industry, Tony is now a fine artist without restraint. Using the skills he acquired through the years, Tony is once again expressing the world as he interprets it through his art. Artist Statement In my everyday life, and in my career, I have always been direct and to the point. I see no reason my art should be different. I am drawn to creating concise personal truths and interpretations of the people and places I paint. I want the viewer drawn in by my statement, only to leave with his or her own.