Thomas Cleveland wanted be an artist since he was 5 years old. He, like most children, loved to draw. Unlike most children he never stopped. His passion honed by persistence and training have rewarded him with numerous awards and a contract as an Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer for the United States Mint. He founded The Artist Within Studio School to share that passion with others who feel in them self an artist that yearns to create. His nurturing and down to earth approach puts his students at ease in their quest. It is a journey to be enjoyed and traveled for a lifetime. Cleveland was born in Oklahoma and attended Texas A&M Commerce formerly East Texas State University. He launched his career in Houston, TX in 1984. His client list is a who's who of Fortune 500 companies including Coca Cola, General Motors, Nickelodeon to name just a few. He began teaching art in 1997 and started his own school The Artist Within in 2004. "I believe art isn't just hanging on the walls it is all around you in everyday life. From the clothes you wear to the house you live in and the objects you use, an artist had a hand in creating." He will help you find your hidden talents and take ownership of them. If you've always wanted to be an artist now is the time and The Artist Within is the place to start!