After graduation he worked as a lay-outer and graphic artist for the conception & design studio "Photo-Graphic" in Paris, France. His first major art exhibiton in Paris, was a success and all 15 paintings that were presented were sold out after only three days. In Paris he also worked with the cartoon artist Karlos Kastro and was involved in several additions of comic series "Ninja High School".

Using his language skills and musical talents he then began working as a hotel entertainer on the island of Crete, Greece. On Crete he was not only heavily involved in theater and cabaret productions but began to photograph and paint seriously as well. His first major photo exhibition in Germany was well recieved by critics and the press and was highlighted on german television´s program WDR3 Tips & Termine. He was also involved with the Kulturgut´s (german cultural and art foundation) mask and sound production of "Quake" concieved and played on Sardinia, with an international cast from France, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. The project was documented by the Kulturgut and was also featured on italian Television RAI/Uno.