Welcome to C.D.L Art. I'm a Buffalo-born artist whose creative path began at an early age in graphic design leading me to Villa Maria College & R.I.T and it continues to evolve into a deeply creative journey.

My latest vibe has been to revive the lost copper glow that once defined our regions architecture and bring that shine back into our modern city and suburban décor. This vision debuted first as a painting in the city of Buffalo on the Crescendo Lofts called: Copper Eyes WNY—an 8x8ft mural commissioned by Natale Builders benefiting 'Stars of Hope'.

Since then, this copper-inspired theme has appeared at Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Main Block Party with artisan items, Music Is Art with a 15-foot mural depicting parts of WNY as if gleaming in copper again, at Old Firstwards Art & Heritage fest where I was granted a grant to host. Some more of my art is on display in the back barn of the Shawnee Country Antiques Shop (The old Rustic Buffalo spot) in North Tonawanda showcasing gifts and kitschy items. As of Spring of this year (04/08/26), Rustoleum's instagram page featured my niche copper cleaning process on their story to around 130,000 followers!

Feel free to email or call if you found my flyer and would like to have a steady conversation how you might be able to "C" yourself in my work. You can follow me on the socials, to sure follow the fun looking up: Copper Eyes WNY (on fb, Ig and Copper Eyez Wny on YouTube).

A little bit more about my past, I've had the good fortune of once featured nationally in Urban Outfitters (for an illustrated humor book rated 4.7/5 on Amazon), I had a stint in Chicago where I lived and helped brands and regionally, my first mural appeared at The Hatch at Erie Basin Marina. I've designed print ads for the Decorators’ Show House, spoken for the Interior Design Association of WNY about the importance of the business card and you can see more in the gallery section of this site :)

I am a people person and have also served on committees for Rock the Barn and the Brian Dux Assist Fund. Today my full time job is mentoring individuals with disabilities, helping them pursue meaningful, creative goals but whether you've seen a flyer or connected with me through art events, I'm always interested in commissions, murals or restoration projects cleaning copper in town!