Mike paints atmospheric rural and urban landscapes in a variety of media, as well as demonstrating and tutoring for art societies and publications.
Having originally studied theatre set design, Mike went on to design visitor attractions and museum exhibitions, whilst receiving a number of painting commissions and holding several solo shows.
He is now focussed on work as a fine artist and tutor, regularly demonstrating and holding workshops for art societies. He also has articles featured in various publications, including Leisure Painter magazine.
Mike has been chosen several times to exhibit his work at the Patchings Arts Centre, Notts, as part of The Artist Magazine summer exhibition and in 2017 won its St Cuthbert’s Mill Award. He has taken part in exhibitions throughout North Hertfordshire, including Herts Open Studios, and is a member of Herts Visual Arts, the Society For All Artists, the National Acrylic Painters’ Association and the Wynd Gallery Artists.