Michael was awarded the Ramone Kelly scholarship to The Arts Students League og Denver at age 16 where he furthered his study of all areas of art under the tutelage of such Well known artists as Quang Ho, Jerry De La Cruz, Dale Chisman, Bill Starke and a number of surrounding artists such as Mark Travis, Darrell Anderson, John Howe and many others. Usually dealing with the human form and abstract impressionism. One thing that is impossible to deny is that Michael's work insists you get emotionally involved with it's subjects and is strongly re-enforced with precise execution.

Presently Michael has been working on new bodies of work that express his current state of being, revisiting traditional methods with timeless interactive emotions for the viewer. Michael has also had great success in the graphic design field. Doing everything from modest graphics and apparel for local businesses and events, to world wide distributed designs for companies such as Reebok, Warner Bros. and Fila to name a few.

He is currently enjoying doing freelance design for people and companies in Boulder, Co. Some of his latest works have been for charities. Including BOHO (Boulder Outreach for Homeless Overflow) and Boulder Rights Watch.

-Awarded the Ramone Kelly Scholarship to the Arts Students League of Denver at age 17.
-One of 3 chosen artists to represent M.E.D. (Minority Enterprise Development).
- Custom designs for licensed companies including: Reebok Int.,Shaqeulle O'Neal, Fila Tech, Coors Brewing Co., CBA, National Black Skiers Asso., DC Comics and product merchandise for Batman Forever-The Movie,
  Denver Black Arts Festival 1994, The Denver Nuggets, conceptual design and production of diorama for U.S.G.L. Event facility
-Curator for two story art gallery on Sante Fe Row which included everything from traditional art as well as technological art, live performance and workshops.

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