Ben's life commenced in the culturally rich and historically significant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the city's profound impact on his early years was inevitable. As his formative years progressed, he relocated to the renowned city of St. Louis, Missouri, a place that would nurture his growing enthusiasm for creative pursuits. It was amidst the picturesque surroundings of St. Louis that Ben's artistic inclinations began to take root, establishing a foundation for a lifelong quest to realize his creative ambitions.
