Zachary Zaitzeff was born and raised in New York City and currently lives in the West Village. Zachary Zaitzeff worked in finance on Wall Street for six years. But ever since he was a young child, Zachary Zaitzeff has been interested in painting, drawing, clay sculpture and woodworking. That passion finally led Zachary Zaitzeff away from Wall Street and into a life of painting. His paintings include vibrant colors and texture.