My journey as an artist has afforded me the unique opportunity to visit many places and to meet many kinds of people. I have often been surprised at how accepting these people were to me as an immigrant, a stranger, to a new country. At the same time I saw their craving hunger for the arts and a deep need for beauty in their lives. My paintings are a way to break down barriers be it language or culture. The universality of art has been so evident throughout my artistic career. With this book, I want to return some of that goodness by helping inspire the children in the arts. The youth of this...

The story follows the journey of a young Greek boy as he explores the world, takes on tragedy and finds a destiny that will come to define his life. It is a true tale of inspiration, beauty and hope. The book will make you laugh and cry. Included in the book are images of actual paintings inspired by real-life experiences. Mostly it is a book for all ages to enjoy. The Special Edition includes some new artwork made available from real-life patrons whose stories helped make the book complete.