A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Tony first tapped into his artistic attributes as a ninth grader at Cleveland Central Catholic High School. under the tutelage of Sister Alberta, who first recognized his raw talent and inspired him to advance his gift.
Tony graduated High School in June, 1979 and continued his artistic journey with the assistance of the Art Department staff of the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Art institute of Pittsburgh. This formal training, as well as his innate creative abilities have developed him into the renown Artist, Designer, Entrepreneur, and Educator he is today.
Tony's study of various artistic mediums (i.e.,
