From 1961 to 1963 he was art director for Harper's Bazaar where he featured Richard Avedon, along with artists such as Diane Arbus, Robert Frank, Lee Friedlander, Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol and established masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Walker Evans. From 1957 to 1963 he worked as a freelance art director for Atlantic Records, with occasional engagements thereafter. In 1963 taught painting and design in New York City at Parsons School of Design, Cooper Union and at the Rhode Island School of Design In 1966 he had his first one-man show at Cordier and Elkstron Gallery in NYC.
During the years 1961 to 1963, he held a position as art director for Harper's Bazaar, highlighting the work of notable artists such as Richard Avedon and Diane Arbus. He also worked on freelance projects for Atlantic Records from 1957 to 1963. In addition, he taught painting and design at several institutions in New York City between 1963 and 1966. His first solo exhibition occurred in 1966 at Cordier and Elkstron Gallery.