Holding degrees in both creative writing and interior design, Marc Cadiente has showcased his talents through the eloquent landscapes of words and through living, functional art spaces. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Marc spent 12 years of his professional life in New York City before deciding to return to California. His creative career began in New York in 1999 at Farrar, Straus & Giroux (FSG) as an Advertising & Promotions Assistant. There he was introduced to and worked with renowned authors, including Susan Sontag, Jonathan Franzen and Michael Cunningham. With words and images, Marc created promotional items that would be displayed nationwide. Marc learned not just about the literary world at FSG, but he learned more about himself. Needing to search his soul, he left the publishing industry and worked briefly for a non-profit organization that helped at-risk gay teens. Presented to him was another side of the world he did not know--one where opportunity was scarce. He gained perspective, patience and compassion, and these virtues are evident in his craft, displaying sensitivity and understanding to his readers and his clients.