 Marc Traudes was born in Amsterdam on January 25, 1956, the youngest of five children. For a young boy interested in art, Amsterdam was the perfect place to grow up. In addition, his grandfather, recognizing the child's gift, shared his knowledge with Marc. His father, a tailor, and his mother, a homemaker, encouraged their son as well. After studying painting at a trade school, Marc worked in the aviation industry as a spray painter. After serving time in the Air Force, he joined an advertising agency where he developed and produced presentation. Marc immigrated to the United States in 1980. While establishing himself in his new country, he worked as a house painter and then established his own company in 1984. It was at this point that he became involved with faux finishes and trompe l'œil, mostly in the Pasadena area. He continued to study in the evenings and in his spare time began to produce works in oil and acrylic. His work can be seen in many homes and businesses throughout Southern California. He can be reached at: |
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Phone: (909) 981-9573 |