Portrait painting has a long tradition in the art world and is held by many to be the most demanding of all art disciplines. Because the final painting must not only look like the person, but to be a truly successful portrait, it must also evoke the true essence of that person. In the following images you will see a small sampling of those portraits that range from very traditional formal portraits to the young and energetic children's portraits. Each brings to life the people that were painted. Begin by browsing and then feel free to contact me to discuss the working process and scheduling considerations. Pricing is based on the size of the painting and the number of people in the portrait.

"All art is but imitation of nature." ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C. - 65 A.D.)

OETA recently did a documentary portrait on Mike showcasing how he got his start as an illustrator. We have posted the videos here for your enjoyment.