Artist Roster

From a young age, Mike displayed a burgeoning passion for art, channeling his creativity into the depiction of both human and animal forms through drawing and sculpting. As he progressed into high school, his dedication to the craft intensified, leading him to enroll in an immersive two-period senior art class. It was during his college years that the realm of painting beckoned, specifically the discipline of capturing life in its purest essence, encompassing everything from still-life compositions to sweeping landscapes and intricate figures.

Mike's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable achievements and recognition, with his works being featured prominently in both regional and national exhibitions. His artistic prowess garnered him several solo exhibitions and coveted awards, including the prestigious Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program Grants bestowed by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities for three consecutive years: 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2019, his talents secured him a place as an Eligible Artist at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Notably, his creation "Eckington Korner" found its rightful place in The Washingtonia Collection, acquired through the esteemed DC Creates! Public Art Program in 2016. Similarly, "Along the Patuxent" was acquired by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies in 2022.

Standing as a testament to his skill and recognition within the artistic community, Mike clinched two coveted First Place awards at the esteemed Plein-Air festivals held in Berlin, MD (2016) and Falls Church, VA (2017). A recent milestone in his career was a solo exhibit hosted at The Art League within The Torpedo Factory, located in Alexandria, VA, in June 2023.

Throughout his artistic journey, Mike's solo exhibitions have graced various esteemed venues, including The Arts Club of Washington DC (2022), the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD (2021), the Hill Center in Washington, DC (2019), The Art League Gallery in Alexandria (2018), the 43rd Street Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA (2014), and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA (2014). Additionally, he showcased his creations as part of a trio at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in 2021.

Notable among his works, "Possessions" was conceived for the Westmoreland Museum of Art's compelling Peddling Personalities exhibit. Another piece, "In the Kitchen," was artfully crafted for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's unique initiative, "Verse Envisioned: Poems from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the works of art they have inspired." In 2015, Mike was also awarded a Fellowship to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, further validating his artistic journey.