Born in Indianola and raised in Webb, Oliver grew in Mississippi like the crops down the road from his childhood home - with love and patience from his family and friends. His creativity, fostered by those who saw his potential, was culitvated over the years as he sought education in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the two related fields - one from Mississippi State University and the other from Auburn University. From there he became a Landscape Architect and began a professional path where he would help build new places for people to enjoy. His love for art was reignited during this time through his creative talents.

Preus Original was created out of a unique style of painting by a man with a unique name. Over time the methods and media have expanded and changed, but the foundation of Preus Original has remained the same – tell the story. Every drawing, painting, or photograph is created and used for that purpose.