Rafael Medina

 Born 1979, Rafael "Tony" Medina is a 5th generation native of Key West, Florida. From a young age he was inspired by his grandfather, Danny Acosta, who was the creator of the famous Key West landmark, the Southernmost Point Buoy. 

Rafael, from the age of just 10 years, channeled this inspiration in a slightly different way than sign painting. Being surrounded by the beautiful tropical land and seascapes in the islands of the Florida Keys, he was inspired to paint natural sceneries and tropical creatures, and soon found himself featured in news articles and magazines over the following years, celebrating his growing artistic talents. 

Later in life he pushed the boundaries of his painting style and started creating art through a unique process that can be described as abstract expressionism and interactive artwork, while always remembering the encouraging love and mentorship of his famous grandfather.