Michael spent a number of years in New Mexico where his painting style evolved and matured. Michael’s work has been exhibited in many galleries around the country including The Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Oklahoma Art Center, The Wichita Art Museum, Springfield Art Museum and The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery at The University of Nebraska among others. Michael’s paintings are in numerous private collections including at Jostens Corporation, 3M Corporation, North American Life Insurance Company and The Honeywell Corporation.