Bio/Resume
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BIOGRAPHY
Born in 1940, Mike grew up on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle until the age of nine. At the age of four he attended drawing classes through the Seattle Gifted Art Program. In 1950 his family moved to Enumclaw, Washington to begin a dairy farm. His interest in art continued to flourish through a developing appreciation for the natural pastoral landscape in the area. He attended Enumclaw High School where he excelled in painting, drawing and design. At the 1958 graduation ceremonies he received the Community Art Award.
After a commitment to the Army Reserve he enrolled at the University of Washington in 1960. Mike received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in graphic design in 1964. He worked as an independent commercial artist for two years but was more interested in teaching art. He enrolled in the teaching program at Seattle University and finished his certification for secondary teaching in 1966. Mike taught one year at Bellevue High School, and three years at Redmond High School as the Fine Arts Department Chairperson.
Mike delayed teaching in 1970 as he began his Master of Fine Arts Degree at Fort Wright College in Spokane studying with Ben Frank Moss, professor of painting, now at Dartmouth College. Mike received his degree in 1972 and accepted a teaching position in painting, drawing, and design at Enumclaw High School. He remained on the staff from 1972 until his retirement in 1993. Mike also taught extension night classes in art for Green River Community College for adults.
In 1978 Mike accepted an exchange teaching position in New Zealand at Papakura High School in a rural area south of Auckland, on the North Island. He worked closely with Maori students and with numerous Polynesian artists and writers. Mike furthered his artistic advancement by the influence of Maori art and design motifs that he applied in his own changing landscapes and seascapes.
In 1986 Mike attended Seattle University to begin two master degrees in theology at the School of Theology and Ministry. He graduated in 1988 with a degree in Theological Studies and a degree in Ministry in 1994. He accepted a position as marketing coordinator for the School of Theology and Ministry. He worked at the university from 1995 - 1998.
Mike had intended to use his art and training in therapy at a retreat center in Eastern Oregon, but those plans failed to materialize. By 1998 he left Seattle University and moved to Bellingham, Washington and created his art studio where he develops design, liturgical and fine art for churches, commercial properties, and clients seeking original art work. His paintings have appeared in galleries throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, and New Zealand since 1971.
Mike began writing in 1983 and has been published by several well known publishers. His writings include books on art, creativity, spirituality, and nature. His work can be found on Amazon.com.
RESUME
EDUCATION The Glen Workshop, Fiction and Spiritual Writing, St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM 2002-2005 Master of Theological Studies, Pastoral Guidance, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 1994 Master of Ministry, Creativity & Spirituality, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 1988 Master of Fine Art, Painting & Drawing, Fort Wright College, Spokane, WA 1972 Public School Educational Certification, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 1966 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1964 ACADEMIC POSITIONS Seattle University, Marketing Coordinator, School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle, WA 1994-1998 Green River community College, Drawing Instructor, Adult Extension Courses, Auburn, WA 1995-1998 Enumclaw High School, Fine Arts Instructor, Enumclaw, WA 1972-1993 Papakura High School, Fine Arts Instructor, Papakura, New Zealand, 1978-1979 Redmond High School, Fine Arts Chairperson and Instructor, Redmond, WA 1967-1970
BANNER DESIGN COMMISSIONS Ecology Banners, Earth, Water, Air, Fire, School of Theology, Drew University, Madison, NJ 2005 Store Banner, Environment, Vine & Fig Tree Books, Vancouver, B.C., Canada 2003 Studio Banners, Business Services, Blossom Management Corp., Bellingham, WA 2002 Sacramental Banners, Baptism & Tabernacle, St. Benedict Parish, Seattle, WA 2001 Christian Unity Banners, Institute for Ecumenical Studies, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 2001 University Banner, Fountain & Font, School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 2000 Earth Day Banners, Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 1997 Sacramental Banners, Baptism, Marriage, Healing, Holy Family Parkish, Kirkland, WA 1996 Conference Banner, Doves and Flames, Institute for Christian Ministries, Shoreline, WA 1988 Sanctuary Banners, Communion, Baptism, Worship, Hope Lutheran Church, Enumclaw, WA 1982 Seasonal Banner, Lion and the Lamb, Hope Lutheran church, Enumclaw, WA 1980
PUBLICATIONS Author - The 4-Step Illustrated Art Projects, Art Resource Books Published by Prentice-Hall, Division of Simon & Schuster, Inglewood Cliffs, NJ March, 1982 to June, 1985
The Spirituality of Men: Sixteen Christians Write About Their Faith Author-"Discovering Spirituality From Within" Anthology of Christian Theological Writings on Men's Issues, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, MN January, 2004
Author - I Can't Draw a Straight Line With a Ruler: Issues in Creativity and Spirituality Published by Trafford Press, Victoria, B.C., Canada December 2004
Author - Fallow Fields And Aspen Trees Amazon.com Short Story Program, Seattle, WA February, 2006
Author - Along The Shields River Valley Amazon.com Short Story Program, Seattle, WA July, 2006
Author - 13 Poems: Humorous Reflections on the Habits of Birds Amazon.com Short Story Program, Seattle, WA March, 2007
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Allied Arts, Bellingham, WA Executive Committee, Whatcom Artists Studio Tour, Bellingham, WA The Glen Workshop, Santa Fe, NM The Academy of American Poets, New York, NY Amazon.com Short Story Program, Seattle, WA
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS The Sunburst Gallery, Two Person Exhibition, Chelan, WA 2007 Blue Horse Gallery, Studio Tour Exhibition, Bellingham, WA 2006 Museum of Northwest Art and Auctions, La Connor, WA 2004-2007 Whatcom Artists Studio Tour, Bellingham, WA 2003-2007 Glen Workshop Exhibition, Santa Fe, NM 2002-2005 The Mindport Gallery, Studio Tour Exhibition, Bellingham, WA 2004 South Presbyterian Church Gallery, Group Exhibition, Denver, CO 2004 St. John's College Gallery, Group Exhibition, Santa Fe, NM 2004 Allied Arts Gallery, Group Exhibition, Bellingham, WA 2003, 2004 Anacortes Art Festival, Juried Exhibition, Anacortes, WA 2002 Whatcom Artists Studio Tour, Bellingham, WA 2002-2007 Office of Development, Western Washington University, Painting Exhibition, Bellingham, WA 2000 The Backdoor Gallery, Group Exhibition, Gig Harbor, WA 1997 Richard Kirsten Gallery, Marine Painting Exhibition, Seattle, WA 1989 Green River Community College Fine Arts Gallery, Painting Exhibition, Auburn, WA 1987 The Northwest Craft Center, Bumbershoot Exhibition, Seattle, WA 1983 The Northwest Craft Center, Group Exhibition, Seattle, WA 1975-1982 Whitworth University Fine Arts Gallery, Painting Exhibition, Spokane, WA 1981 The Maori Artists and Writers conference, Cultural Exhibition, Auckland, New Zealand, 1978 Te Reo O Aetearoa, "The Voice of New Zealand Exhibition," Auckland, New Zealand, 1978 The Orlando Gallery, Group Drawing Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA 1975 The Tacoma Art Museum, The 5th Annual Painting and Small Sculpture Exhibition, Tacoma, WA 1975 The Pacific Northwest Art Festival, Juried Exhibition, Bellevue, WA 1974
COLLECTIONS Warner Brothers Studios, Los Angeles, CA Whitworth University, Spokane, WA Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle, WA Enumclaw City Hall, Enumclaw, WA Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA King County Regional Justice Center, Kent, WA D. A. Davidson & Company, Livingston, MT Blossom Management Corporation, Bellingham, WA Robert and Lynn Bassler Collection, Northridge, CA Susan and Charles Watts Collection, Tumwater, WA Nels and Patty Soderstrom Collection, Chelan, WA Ken and Kathy Hertz Collection, Bellingham, WA
BUSINESS Artigiano Design Studio, Design, Liturgical and Fine Art
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