I am a painter and illustrator, both digital and traditional. I was trained with traditional (specialty of oil paint) and self taught digital. I also do a lot of color pencil and a bit of marker work, with a pinch of sculpting on the side. Water color is a recent addition to the armory as well.

Originally I had intended to become an art teacher, aiming for high school level education. My art teachers had immense impact upon me and I wanted to share that effect even further. Instead, I have gone the path of a freelance artist and illustrator, connecting with my community through local events, online streaming platforms and small or private lessons.

I have drawn many strange and wonderful things in my career, from myself to my cats to Walter White fighting an octopus armed with swords. My focus as a professional is to make the experience of commissioning art as personable, simple and effective as possible: I want to make the art you want to see, and I want you to feel comfortable and confident as it happens!

Pictured: Self portrait of young Michael, circa 2006, oil paint