Unlike most professional artists you
will talk to, Michael C. Hayes never drew much as a child or a
teenager. Becoming a painter was the result of a lot of
unexpected twists and turns in the path of life. While pursuing
his original desire to work in the CGI industry, the exposure to
and subsequent practice of traditional drawing, painting and
sculpture awakened and unrealized passion within him. This
ultimately led Michael to change his course in life by enrolling
at Watts Atelier of the Arts promptly after receiving his
bachelor’s degree. The years of exhaustive classical training,
excellent instruction and relentless
perseverance that followed this decision transformed Michael
from someone with no skill and very little natural ability into
an artist capable of producing the caliber of work you see in
front of you. Never one to rest on his laurels, Michael
continues to practice from the live model constantly to push his
abilities further and draw inspiration for his commercial and
personal work.
Although only a few years into his career, Michael has already
established an impressive list of clients including: Blizzard
Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment, LucasArts, Palladium
Books and Upperdeck Entertainment.
Likewise, although this is his first gallery showing, Michael
has already begun to establish himself among serious collectors
through conventions and the internet. Michael is honored to say
that the numerous paintings he has sold in just a few short
years can be seen hanging in collections next to works by
legends of illustration.
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