Born in Western New York and raised there until the age of 16. LeāHerman (Herman) moved to Mississippi and after graduating high school he attended the University of Mississippi to study Visual Communications earning a BFA. Herman became a professional portrait painter the age of 16 and is still painting portraits today. While a college freshman he started working as a graphic designer for the University of Mississippi where he is still currently employed. During his tenure at the University he has gone from being a graphic designer to a senior graphic designer/network coordinator to managing the web section of the Communications division. Although employed at the University, Herman also works as a freelance artist/designer. He works for various clients locally and nationally creating portraits, brochures, illustrations, books, websites, and etc. Herman brings a sense of pride and a furious work ethic to every project ensuring that the client is happy and that every deadline is met.