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In the 90’s, Michael
lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He studied with many local
artists and took part in critique groups and workshops, frequently
traveling to the Santa Fe/Taos area to paint landscape and floral
work. As a result of this exposure to the Southwest, Michael
lightened his pallet and switched to watercolor as his medium of
choice. He found that the images he enjoys painting, are done best
in watercolor.
In the late 90’s
Michael moved to Marble Falls and built a home and Studio on the
granite outcroppings overlooking Lake LBJ just south of Granite
Shoals. Surrounded by cactus, yuccas, oaks and cedar, Michael has
incorporated Hill Country landscapes into his portfolio. He feels
the dark, sharp shadows of the Hill Country, shooting across the
bright pastel colored landscape creates a haunting mood that
can’t be captured anywhere else in the world.
Michael’s medium of
choice is watercolor. He also paints with oils if the subject
calls for it. Images he paints range from landscapes and floral
work to portraits, still life, and religious subjects. He also
accepts commissions on a regular basis.
For several years Michael
has been active in the Highland Lakes Community. He is a member of
the First United Methodist Church in Marble Falls, sings in the
choir and is active in other positions in the Church. He enjoys
painting religiously inspired pictures and has donated several
paintings to the Church over the past few years.
Michael is also an active
member of the Highland Arts Guild and Gallery, most recently
acting as Advertising Manager.
Each summer Michael
donates his time teaching children in the free art lessons
sponsored by the Highland Arts Guild. Judging Fine Art is also one
of Michael’s activities. Each year he helps judge Faith
Academy’s art competition and each summer he helps judge artwork
for a College Scholarship awarded by the Highland Arts Guild.
Michael’s
art can be found in many Corporate collections and business
establishments as well as individual homes in the community and
throughout the nation. His work can be seen year round at the
Highland Arts Gallery, Gallery Of The Hills, The Hill Country
Lodge and at the new Java Bean Coffee House.
Artist
Medium
Winsor&Newton
transparent watercolor. Work is usually on 300lb or 140lb
de’Arches watercolor paper.
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