GA Gardner began his professional art career in 1996 in New York, creating and exhibiting large format 3D computer fine art. Initially from Trinidad and Tobago, Gardner moved to the USA at age 19 to pursue a career in the arts. Despite the struggles in his native country, including failing high school, he was determined to succeed. Starting with remedial courses at Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania, he later transferred to City College of San Francisco where he completed his Associate of Arts degree. During his studies, he managed to take up to 30 credits per semester and worked during summers to pay his tuition without relying on financial aid or loans.

Gardner went on to study fine art at San Francisco State University, obtaining both his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Art degrees. His educational journey continued at The Ohio State University where he earned a Ph.D. in Art Education in 1995, specializing in Computer Art Education. By 1996, he was recognized as a subject matter expert by Computer Graphics World Magazine and founded the Digital Effect Computer Animation and Traditional Animation Festival (DECATA), connecting participants through distance learning technology. From 1997 to 2007, he authored 14 books on Art Education and published over 70 books under his publishing trademarks Gardner's Guide and Career Diary.

His work has been exhibited in notable venues such as the James E. Lewis Museum of Art, the Paterson Museum in New Jersey, and the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in St. Croix. Gardner’s art has been featured on CNN's "Larry King Live," in the "New York Times," and on Universal Records pop culture album covers. His notable pieces include "Elements of Hope," a collage on Barack Obama, and "Haiti: Hope for the Children," which was created to raise funds following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Gardner has served as a professor at institutions like William Paterson University and George Mason University. He has been an influential speaker and presenter, engaging with audiences at over 50 high schools and numerous colleges worldwide. Additionally, he has functioned as an art consultant for several organizations, including the New York Board of Education and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Currently residing in Washington, DC, and creating his art in Brooklyn, New York, Gardner continues to inspire and influence the field of art and education.

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