"When young, Kevin O'Brien studied hard, played sports, and went to a good college. Upon completing a few degrees he promptly abandoned career plans to be an architect and enthusiastically dedicated himself to painting, the 'other' pursuit that he had since childhood. Early in his career, juggling the role of artist and business person proved difficult. A friend told Kevin to get some silk, paint on it and she would sell it. He went down to Fabric Row in Philadelphia and bought 20 yards of the finest polyester (the salesman figured he wouldn't know the difference). He painted on it, they took it to Barney's NY and together they secured their first order. Barney...