Michael was raised and educated in San Francisco. It was here, as a child, that he was introduced to art with his first trip to the DeYoung Musuem in Golden Gate Park.
"I was fascinated by those beautiful paintings hanging on the walls. I would visit the museum quite often. I loved art, but did not pursue it as my career path. My career spanned 36 years with the postal service."
Michael took painting classes and became a "Sunday Painter". After retiring in 2002, he was free to pursue his second career as an artist.
"I am basically a self-taught artist. After I retired, I participated in plein air workshops with various professional teachers. A painting workshop that I took from Colorado artist Jay Moore was the turning point in my understanding of the technical aspects of painting and how to 'see like an artist'."
Michael is currently president of the Mother Lode Art Association. Besides Galerie Copper, Michael's work may be found in the Aloft Gallery in Sonora and the Beaux Cheveaux Gallery in Murphys.
"My inspiration comes from the landscape around me in which I attempt to convey upon the canvas the beauty of God's creation and the importance of protecting, through environmental awareness, this gift of nature."
Michael has won numerous awards in juried art shows and his paintings are in homes thoughout the United States.
"I was fascinated by those beautiful paintings hanging on the walls. I would visit the museum quite often. I loved art, but did not pursue it as my career path. My career spanned 36 years with the postal service."
Michael took painting classes and became a "Sunday Painter". After retiring in 2002, he was free to pursue his second career as an artist.
"I am basically a self-taught artist. After I retired, I participated in plein air workshops with various professional teachers. A painting workshop that I took from Colorado artist Jay Moore was the turning point in my understanding of the technical aspects of painting and how to 'see like an artist'."
Michael is currently president of the Mother Lode Art Association. Besides Galerie Copper, Michael's work may be found in the Aloft Gallery in Sonora and the Beaux Cheveaux Gallery in Murphys.
"My inspiration comes from the landscape around me in which I attempt to convey upon the canvas the beauty of God's creation and the importance of protecting, through environmental awareness, this gift of nature."
Michael has won numerous awards in juried art shows and his paintings are in homes thoughout the United States.
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