Michael’s detailed watercolours document urban landscapes that express diverse cultures inhabiting that space.

My desire to paint “Urban Landscapes” developed while walking neighbourhoods during the Covid lockdown in 2020. These outings become enjoyable and nurtured my creativity noticing many interesting scenes with interesting energy, shapes and colours. Taking photos assisted in the process with the composition and as reference during painting at my studio.

MY PAINTING PROCESS

  • Full time artist at Welch Street Studios

  • Self employed graphic designer, illustrator and website developer from 2004 to 2020

  • Art teacher and support for young adults with special needs, helping them express and enjoy their visual expression.

  • Presently have a student and assist her with her art at my studio and also assist her with social engagement and outdoor activities.

  • Building Manager from 2015 to present - welchstreetstudios.com
    For studio inquiries please contact me at 604-986-9680

  • North Van Arts 2020 to 2026 - northvanarts.ca

  • North Shore Artists’ Guild from 2022 to 2023 - nsartists.ca

  • Fund for the Arts on the North Shore (FANS), Board member from 2015 to 2021 - nsfans.ca.
    Participated as a volunteer board member at Funds for the Arts on the North Shore a registered society.
    Assisted in the organizing of the fundraising events, create graphic design marketing and maintain the website.

  • Facilitator at Simply Drawing a life drawing from 2014 to 2019- lifedrawing.ca