Damon was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, but was raised in Catonsville, Maryland where he moved at an early age. He felt out of place in his new home, but his parents embraced the area and would often take him to the many Fine Art museums in the surrounding cities. He visited museums in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. where he developed a deep appreciation for art. From this appreciation Damon went on to study art in college, and graduated with a BS in graphic design from Towson State University in 1993. After graduation he worked as a graphic designer for several years and later as an art editor. When the opportunity arose to study at The Florence Academy of Art, he decided to follow his love for painting. Damon travelled to Italy in 1998 where he studied for over a year. He then returned to Maryland to resume his art editor position. In 2002 he again travelled to Florence for another year of study. After returning home he went on to earn his Master of Fine Art studies from the Academy of Art University and graduated in 2016. He has shown his work in exhibitions such as Art MD 2006 and most recently won the Online Award at the Academy of Art University's 2015 Spring Show Student Showcase. Damon continues his portrait work in Columbia Maryland where he currently resides with his wife and son.
EDUCATION
2016 MFA, Painting, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
1993 BS, Fine Art and Communications: Photography and Graphic Design Emphasis,
Towson State University, Towson MD
International Studies:
2002-03 The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1998-99 The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
AWARDS
2015 Online Award, Spring Show Student Showcase, Academy of Art University
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 Spring Show Student Showcase, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2006 Art MD, Howard County Center for the Arts, Columbia, MD (Juror: Dr. Gary Vikan,
Director, The Walters Art Museum)
2003 End of Year Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1999 End of Year Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1992 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University, Towson, MD
1991 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University Towson, MD
1990 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University Towson, MD
1989 Student Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
1988 Student Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Mike Giuliano, "ART MD 2006," The Columbia Flier, November 30, 2006. 36.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
1996- Present Art Editor, The American Physiological Society, Rockville, MD
1994-96 Art Director, R. G. Kindan Co. Down Under Design, Timonium, MD
2016 MFA, Painting, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
1993 BS, Fine Art and Communications: Photography and Graphic Design Emphasis,
Towson State University, Towson MD
International Studies:
2002-03 The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1998-99 The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
AWARDS
2015 Online Award, Spring Show Student Showcase, Academy of Art University
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 Spring Show Student Showcase, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2006 Art MD, Howard County Center for the Arts, Columbia, MD (Juror: Dr. Gary Vikan,
Director, The Walters Art Museum)
2003 End of Year Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1999 End of Year Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
1992 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University, Towson, MD
1991 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University Towson, MD
1990 Spring Exhibition, Student Gallery, Towson State University Towson, MD
1989 Student Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
1988 Student Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Mike Giuliano, "ART MD 2006," The Columbia Flier, November 30, 2006. 36.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
1996- Present Art Editor, The American Physiological Society, Rockville, MD
1994-96 Art Director, R. G. Kindan Co. Down Under Design, Timonium, MD
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