Oil impressionist Sambataro was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1947 and attended the Philadelphia College of Arts and became an honor graduate of the famous Layton School of Art. In addition, he received academic degrees from Marquette University. At 15, he won his first of many major awards and has himself become lecturer and judge for art leagues, juried contests, exhibitions and colleges.

The widespread popularity of his original oil paintings is borne out in that he has sold over 2,500 original works in addition to over 200 murals. His ability to paint a wide variety of subjects is accounted for by his extensive travels on several continents.

"I am fortunate to be doing what I love. Art is a form of communication through which I can express the deep feelings within my being . The technical skill an artist develops as a realist painter is only a small tool for his success. The key, I believe, the thing you cannot teach, is truly seeing".

His noted portraits include those of Lyndon Johnson, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Gary Busey, Barbra Streisand, Paul "Bear" Bryant and John F. Kennedy. Corporate owners include ABC Television, F.W. Woolworth Col, USAF-8th Air Force SAC Division, and the Parker Pen Company.