Feb 28, 2017
In this episode, Chicago based artist Michael Coakes shares
his journey and gives tips on how to photograph your
art. Michael Coakes grew up with the influence of the 60s and
70s pop culture and an attraction to a diverse array of artists
from Mucha to Rembrandt, Michael displayed a serious passion for
art even in his pre-teen years.
As a mostly self-taught artist he has created many drawings,
paintings and photographs in the years since. His predominant style
early in his artistic career was photorealist painting. More
recently his mediums and concentrations have expanded to include
photography. He shows his work in gallery exhibits frequently and
his work is in private collections around the world.