In his imaginary bio, Michael was born into a family that raised rabbits for sustenance, learning from his aunt Mildred who lived next door, to expertly make rabbit pies. In truth, Michael, a Virginia native, graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in 1972 and his artwork has been exhibited and collected widely throughout the US and abroad for over sixty years. In 2010, when he turned 60, he received his master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Studio Arts from VCU where he also worked as a Human Resource Director from 1999 - 2012. He retired from VCU at the end of 2012 after providing 40+ years of state public service in human resources. During that time, he remained an active, successful working artist and also a volunteer for several non-profit arts organization. Michael is an emeritus council member of 1708 gallery, the Founding Chair and committee member of The Iridian Gallery at Diversity Richmond and the Chair of the Artspace Gallery Exhibition Committee, all in Richmond, VA. He teaches studio arts at Brightpoint Community College where he recently received their first Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. He completed an artist residency at le Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris during March and April 2023.