Born in Honolulu, Rory relocated to the San Diego area. After graduating from Vista High School he continued his passion for art at Palomar College. He then moved to San Francisco and later graduated from SFAI. After running the Diego Rivera Gallery at SFAI, he produced fine and commercial airbrush art for the music industry, theater and ballet. Eventually he and his partner opened their own airbrush gallery. He spent his last year painting while living with his partner on a beautiful farm in Forestville, Ca. His struggle through two illnesses is testimony to his strength, lust for life, and fun.