Growing up in rural New Jersey, Tom Manziano (b. 1962) had a natural affinity for art as a child, impressing his family and friends with his large detailed drawings. Though multi-talented, Tom did not choose art as his first career, rather spending over two decades teaching PGA golf professionals - first in New Jersey and later in Florida. In his mid-forties, Tom decided to make a career change and take his painting seriously; eagerly pursuing his new passion since then. Primarily self-taught, Manziano’s paintings have an intense sense of color and strong emphasis on light and shadow. Among Toms’ favorite subjects are the Naples beaches, palm trees and golfers on the green course. Manziano is open for commissions, available to paint your family at the beach or playing golf. These paintings capture memories and the ephemerality of bliss.