Frank grew up in Europe and was mentored by Italian Master painter Renato Casaro, in 1994 and 1995. Frank has worked as a professional illustrator and as a commission portrait artist. He strives to create timeless art in both oil and watermedia and works in a direct, loose style influenced by the Old World Masters. He spent several years living in the south of France and has painted on location in many countries around the world. Frank is an award-winning artist and Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, and is a Juried Artist member of the prestigious California Art Club.