Herwig Maria Stark began training as a fashion designer in Vienna and completed it at the Accademia Italiana Moda in Florence/Italy. After a few successful years as a fashion and costume designer, he turned to the study of painting. He studied with Irina Nakhova, among others, and researched the techniques of the Old Masters with Ramiro Sanchez in Florence. His insights, coupled with personal experiences in foreign cultures, enriched and expand ...