About Michael

Michael paints the American Southwest, coastal Maine and the Canadian Maritimes in oil, pastel and gouache. Challenging outdoor events such as the Grand Canyon “Celebration of Art” have invited him to participate again and again.  An author of art instruction books and videos, he writes frequently for The Artist’s Magazine, Pastel Journal, PleinAir Magazine. and Watercolor Artist. He teaches plein air painting workshops across the US. His latest book is Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air, which is available at Amazon.com. He will be an Invited Artist and on the faculty of the 2023 Plein Air Convention & Expo in Denver.