Luis McDonald won his first drawing competition at the age of seven and began his studies in art at fifteen. After finishing his military duties in the Navy he soon moved into fashion after obtaining a scholarship from winning a drawing competition on national television.

He has received several prizes including scholarship to study at Miami International University of Art & Design (former International Fine Arts College) where he received two Honour Mention awards from "Air France" and "Art-Deco Period" drawing contests. He also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FTI) in New York, Centre de formation Professionelle des Arts de La Mode, FORMAMOD in Paris and Instituto Tecnologico Mercy Jacquez in Dominican Republic.

The metaphor that his artworks divulge has been recognized by the main stream-media all over the world. His mixed media creations are highly valued by private collectors spread across the glove including in United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.    

Soon after finishing his studies in Paris, Luis McDonald moved to London where he had the chance to meet with some of the elite designers and artist in the British scene including the design team for Belville Sassoon one of Princess Diana favorite couture houses, London based Italian menswear designer Avi Rossini and Welsh painter Andrew Vicari (as of 2004 Vicari was Britain's richest living painter).

 Luis McDonald has accumulated a great level of experience both in Europe and United States and he has worked for several individuals and companies including but not limited to Neil Cunningham, Canali and Hugo Boss.

McDonald is fluent in several languages including English, Spanish and Portuguese. When he is not traveling, He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.