Trained in the Italian style of the conservation of art. Vincent's first teacher was his father, Vincenzo, who was a graduate of the Academia De Bella Arte in Milan where he studied the purest style of painting and restoration of paintings. Vincent worked under his father as an apprentice. Like his father, he had a formal education and graduated from the prestigious Pratt Institute, with first, an associate’s degree and went on to get his Bachelors.

Painting and restorations have been a family tradition since the 15th century. The famous artist, Antonello Da Messina is a direct descendant of this Messina family.

Vincent was also Art Director and designer for some of the best ad agencies and design studios on Madison Avenue, New York.

Vincent is now a painter and conservator working in Hendersonville. His prices are very reasonable and he will stand behind his work.

References upon request.