Born in Marietta Georgia, Paul was inspired to become an artist by his Grandfather P.L. Bierce, an accomplished painter of steam locomotives. From an early age Paul studied art and music both in school and through private lessons and at an early age determined to become a commercial artist.

He attended Parsons School of Design in New York where he received his BFA in Communication Design. After graduation Paul went on to work at firms such as American Express, Home Box Office, Del Laboratories and many others.

Currently, Paul lives with his family on Long Island.

More about Ambrose Bierce

Bierce's lucid, unsentimental style has kept him popular when many of his contemporaries have been consigned to oblivion. His dark, sardonic views and vehemence as a critic earned him the nickname, "Bitter Bierce." Such was his reputation that it was said his judgment on any piece of prose or poetry could make or break a writer's career. Among the younger writers whom he encouraged were the poet George Sterling and the fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Learn more