Who is Izzy?

Muralist, artist, photographer, veteran, father, husband.

These are a few titles Izzy holds to high standards. As a child raised in Colorado, Izzy grew a love of art that began with a birthday present at the age of eight with a simple paint and marker set. Later as a teen in high school art mediums such as painting, sketching, and clay works became a reliable outlet. This ignited a passion that would later drive his future career.

As a veteran, serving over 14 years with the Army National Guard, Izzy put his skills to work in both infantry positions and later as a Public Affairs specialist. He was tasked with creating murals, designing multi-media art as well as utilizing his photography and cinematography skills. On each deployment he was assigned to place a mural at each of the places he was stationed. Izzy has left his mark quite literally in Arkansas, Texas and all the way to Germany.

These skills he developed have came in handy during his off time as well. When approached to create murals for a local businesses and later private homes, Izzy eagerly took the challenges to bring their visions to life. These endeavors set a new flame to his passion of professionally making other’s creative dreams into a reality.

During his time at home, Izzy is often found sharing his love of art with those he loves the most. From teaching his teen daughter the techniques of shading and realism, to showing his elementary school aged daughter how to get the out-lines of horses just right or creating new vibrant dinosaurs for his preschool aged son; Izzy’s wife is often left trying to find room on the family’s home walls for all the works they create.

These many titles are more than just labels to Izzy. They are his identity to his core. Each has helped shape him into who he is today with punctuality, dedication, creativity, and determination. Izzy The Art Guy’s sole ambition is to help you create the mural art you envision, redefining your presence on the map and ensuring your business or home shines bright, grabbing others attention effortlessly.