David Saracino. was born in Buffalo, NY on December 26th, 1987. As a toddler, he was constantly seen with a drawing utensil in hand, as soon as he established the motor functions to do so. Drawing constantly in his notebooks in school, it was clear there were more creative things on his mind than typical schoolwork. This fierce love for art continued to be nurtured when he spent the 5th and 6th grade outside of Siena, Italy with his parents while they directed the SUNY Siena program. David incessantly captured the medieval architecture and classical sculpture into a plethora of sketchbooks, teaching him form and composition without opening a textbook.
After studying editorial illustration at Syracuse University, David moved to New York City where he’s been permanently freelancing for the past 5 years. In his time-off, he enjoys playing and writing music, cooking, eating, bothering Laney, and fending off the occasional cat-attack.
Q&A
One thing on your bucket list? - To visit the Mayan Ruins Who is your celebrity crush? - Penelope Cruz What is the first CD you ever bought? - Nirvana, Live from the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah. It was between that and a Weird Al CD. My dad was confused by both choices. What's your favorite movie? - STAR WARS, Empire Strikes Back What's your least favorite food? - raw tomatoes Where do you want to travel to the most? - Iceland What is your biggest fear? - hornets, wasps, things of the flying and stinging nature Who would you most like to meet? - Hiyao Miyazaki What is your favorite spot in your home? - the bed What is one thing you do daily? - draw What is your dream job? - Visual Development Artist for Pixar What is your snack of choice? - Muddy buddies (aka puppy chow) What would buy with 1 million dollars? - No more debt, a house, and a refurbished car What is your favorite childhood TV show? - The Adventures Pete & Pete One thing you've never done? - Gone to the top of the Empire State Building What's your favorite feature on Laney? - Her butt. What is Laney's best quality? - Her caring nature and selflessness What's the location of our first kiss? - On the corner of metropolitan and Havenmeyer, next to our wedding venue Which movie does Laney most quote from? - Wayne's World The channel watched if Laney has the remote? - Food Network Laney's proudest accomplishment? - Playing music in front of 10,000 people What purchase does Laney regret most? - Her gym membership What is Laney's guilty pleasure? - Martha's Country Bakery What's your favorite thing that you and Laney have purchased together? - Trip to Spain Where were you when you knew you loved Laney? - Puerto Rico What's your favorite memory from childhood? - My dad teaching me how to draw perspective. What do you see yourself doing in retirement? - Drawing, fishing, and bowling. Definitely going to be an old man that goes to the bowling alley and plays with an old man league once a week. What inspires you? - The artist community Who would you switch lives with for a day? - Junior What would you buy if you found $50? - A good bottle of wine and a grass-fed steak A belonging of yours that Laney would get rid of if she could? - My bookshelf What is Laney's least favorite household chore? - cleaning the toilet Laney's idea of a perfect dinner date? - Italian dinner with prosecco and ending with cannolies What does Laney love most about your family? - They're loud Italians The quality you most hope your children have? - Creativity One thing you still hope to achieve in your lifetime? - To own a car