Here I am working on a painting in my studio in Brooklyn, NY, where I live with my lovely wife Elizabeth and my dog and best friend Ricky. I was also born in Brooklyn on October 1, 1971. Growing up in New Jersey, I began painting when I was seven years old taking group lessons from a woman in my neighborhood. We painted mountainscapes and still lifes, mostly of flowers. I also took to drawing, usually copying pictures from magazines or characters that I would make up.
Otherwise I am a self-taught painter. This I believe has allowed me freedom to explore the medium and to truly "find my voice"... I wanted this site to simply categorize phases of my growth and to present what I think are the best examples of these various periods. When I am asked what kind of painting I do, I respond 'Abstraction:linear and colorful. And figurative paintings based on narratives that I create.' The latter is in reference to the Baron paintings. These are inspired by and in dedication to a real person and his obituary from March 2000.
My terrific web designer and my friend is Jason Hartley. He is the author of Just Another Soldier (HarperCollins), an autobiographical account about his service in Iraq with the National Guard. Feel free to email me with questions, inquire about studio visits or information on acquiring a painting or a print. Thanks.
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