*Steve Bogdanoff began detailed drawings of people and scenes at the age of 6, and painting oil on canvas by age 10, which he continued through the late 1980s. In 1990, he became captivated by ancient art history. He found himself obsessing over archeological books, studying as many illustrations and as much text as possible. He began to experiment with painting on plaster in hopes to capture a wall mural effect similar to those in his studies, and proceeded to create his first fresco secco-style piece with much exhilaration. Because he was educating himself in a new medium, he was forced to think beyond any previous formal training, which proved quite invaluable. His passion for creating fresco paintings grew and flourished for the next 10 years. In 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005 he was juried by a prestigious art panel to be featured at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In January 2002, he opened Bogdanoff Gallery on Royal Street in the historic French Quarter section of New Orleans, where he currently showcases his work. Now, 15 years after creating his first fresco piece, he is recognized internationally for his interpretive fresco secco paintings. His work is displayed in residences and businesses worldwide, and has been featured in numerous national publications.

To view more of Steve Bogdanoff's work, visit his website (http://www.bogdanoff.com)