Michael was born and raised in Buffalo New York. All his life he loved the outdoors, long walks and fishing. With so much to see, he yearned for a way to capture it all. With oil painting he discovered his life's passion. A self-taught artist, he is influenced by surrounding areas and his imagination. His intent is to capture your emotion and take you to a tranquil place. The colors and movement of his work reflect the joy of living, in his own impressionistic style. Michael's artistic expression creates a chain reaction of dreams and feelings. 'Life is a canvas and I paint my wonderful world for you to see