Background
Blasi, Tony De was born on January 1, 1933 in Alcamo, Italy. Son of Frank and Josephine (Frisella) De Blasi. came to the United States, 1938, naturalized, 1959.
Blasi, Tony De was born on January 1, 1933 in Alcamo, Italy. Son of Frank and Josephine (Frisella) De Blasi. came to the United States, 1938, naturalized, 1959.
Student, Art Students League, New York City, 1957—1959. Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1961. Master of Fine Arts, Indiana University, 1963.
Studied with William Leete, Kingston, Rhode Island, 1959—1961. Studied with Jo Cain, 1959—1961. Studied with James McGarrell, Bloomington, Indiana, 1961—1963.
Studied with William Bailey and Doctor Albert Elsen, Bloomington, 1961—1963. Studied with Rudy Pozzatti, Bloomington, 1961—1963.
Chairman, instructor department of art, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1963-1966; professor painting and drawing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1966-1986; instructor, School Visual Arts, New York City, 1988-1990.
Served with United States Navy, 1951-1955.
Married Eva Machauf; children from previous marriage: Keith, Eric.