Don't Die Wondering

Stephen Futral is an avid artist, writer, and poet. Stephen's father was an enthusiastic businessman who carried the family on trips around various sites and attractions, starting in their hometown of Manhattan and then later throughout the world. His life abroad at an early age shaped much of his thinking, and opened him to new ideas which he happily explored through his art. At 17, Stephen spent a year in Israel, studying at The Betzalel School of Art and Design in Jerusalem and spending time with Yona Mach, a famous Israeli artist who was his mentor. At the end of the year, he spent a month in Ein Hod, an art colony outside of Haifa overlooking the Mediterranean, before developing a portfolio and gaining acceptance at Parsons, Pratt and the School for Visual Arts in NYC. Five years later, Stephen flew from NYC to Rome and then went by land to India. Stephen was able to be involved in many artistic projects and endeavors while pursuing the spiritual path, starting a family, and continuing to move around. He currently resides in Colorado with his family.