Raised in the San Fransisco Bay Area, Marino grew up immersed in local artist events and surrounded by designers & musicians. From spending afternoons sketching at the Chapel of the chimes’ “Garden of Memory”, to running booths at Oakland’s Art+ Soul & Lafayette’s Arts & Wine festival, music and illustration were a constant.

Having since relocated to Portland, OR, Marino has spent six years working in illustration, graphic design, print production, and video production. He has previously worked as marketing manager for Aryeh Medical Media, Graphic Designer & Production Designer for the Malheur Enterprise, and freelances for Portland businesses & startups.