Mark “Feijão” Milligan II was born on St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Under the guidance of Cindy Male, Feijão’s high school studies varied from painting & drawing to graphic design & architecture.

At the age of 16, he began an apprenticeship under Paul Youngblood. One of the paintings done during this time won the U.S. National Congressional Art Competition. Allowing him the opportunity to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands and have his painting exhibited in the U.S. Capitol.

At 17, Feijão moved to New York City to acquire a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts. During which time he studied under such artists as Don Eddy, Max Ginsburg, Marvin Mattelson and Jack Potter.