Tony DiLeo, a native of Chicago, IL, has been making things since a young child. He has college degrees in Fine Arts and Science. In addition to his parents, he lists the following as strong influences in his life and career; The Field Museum in Chicago, the Catholic Church, Mr. Paul Psillos (early mentor), and his four children. Most of his career has been spent in Atlanta, GA. For ten years his studio was based in Darlington, SC.