Born in 1981 in Detroit MI, Michael is a studio based artist, visual art educator and social/cultural storyteller based in Detroit MI. His recent MFA focuses on drawing and painting that embody place and water. Growing up in Detroit his background in the visual arts was influenced by comics and visits to the Detroit Institute of Arts.

 

Currently he lives with his wife, newborn son, and dog Jude along the beautiful Detroit Riverfront. Michael has been awarded numerous art activity awards, graduate scholarships and a graduate teaching assistantship at Wayne State University. During this time Michael has exhibited throughout the Detroit area and attended the Port Austin Artist in Residency program. Most Recently participating in a Humanities Center symposium regarding Water/Sheds with Wayne State Faculty. 

 

Michael continues to be an active member in the art education community. In addition to his artistic practice, Michael has devoted much of his career to teaching in the public schools  and contributing to make a positive difference in children's lives.