Born in Belguim and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, Marvin has always been an artist. He worked as a hairdresser and makeup artist to the stars in a 15-year stint in Los Angeles, he designed a successful jewelry line using precious stones and leather, he's worked as an executive chef, he's renovated houses and built all manner of things in wood, he's a passionate gardener, he loves to DJ at local goth and new wave nights ... and of course he loves the tranquility and beauty of making fine, ultra decadent chocolate by hand.