Tom Brady was born in Lynnfield, MA the son of a truck driver and secretary.He received a BA from Amherst College and MFA from Tyler School of Art.Working as a professional artist for almost 40 years his new book, "Tom Brady, A life in Paint" is his first publication available for sale. The past recipient of a Pollack Krasner Grant as well as a PA State Fellowship, he and his family have lived in Philadelphia since 1980. His latest paintings created from pastel drawings will be on exhibit in Philadelphia in December of 2011.