ARTIST’S BIO

Michael’s love of the southwest and it’s culture, traditions and beauty is reflected in his paintings -- whether it is the landscape and mountains of the southwest, or the intricate detail of Indian pottery. Michael is a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation in Oklahoma, having been placed on the Roll of Indian Affairs at birth. Born, raised and educated at West Texas State University, Michael did his apprentice work by participating in arts and crafts shows throughout the southwest. Today he works in a studio at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico creating paintings for. galleries and art festivals across the southwest.