I created visual art my entire life. Some of my earliest memories include artmaking. This lead to formal art training and graduation from both The High School of Art and Design and The School of Visual Arts. My career began as an illustrator for magazines and books. My earliest technique of drawing and coloring with pencils was used in the creation of this book's artwork. Other mastered techniques include: mixed media, collage, painting and photography. Writing and illustrating books -especially children's is my current focus. Michael Discovers the Secrets of Jazz is my authorial debut.