Michael J. Severin Landscape Artist

Introduction
My name is Michael Severin. I was born in Louisiana October 6, 1946. My parents moved to San Francisco, California when I was 2 years old where I was raised, educated, and introduced to art. The DeYoung museum was nearby and my first experience with great art came from a 5th grade field trip to the museum. I was facinated by those wonderful paintings and visited the museum quite often. I did not pursue art as my career. My career spanned 36 years as a manager with the U.S. Postal Service.   My career and family kept me busy through those years and my art was a side interest. I took oil painting classes when I could squeeze the time in and became a "sunday painter". After my retirement in 2002, I began my second career as an artist.

My Art
I am basically a "self-taught" artist who paints in a contemporary impressionistic style. I have studied under various established artists who have given me a solid foundation on which to build upon. My inspiration comes from the landscape around me in which I attempt to convey upon the canvas the beauty of Gods creation and the importance of protecting, through enviromental awarness, the gift of nature that He has given us.

I have exhibited in various galleries and juried art shows. I have exhibited in the MotherLode annual juried show, the Gallo show, Valley Art Association shows, Central Sierra Arts Council, Central California Art Leaque, Ironstone Vineyard, and have had numerous one person shows. I have had numerous award winning paintings and my paintings have been acquired by collectors throughout the country. I am currently exhibiting in the Main Street Gallery in Murphys California and  Sandy by the Sea, in Carmel.   I periodically exhibit at the Vault Gallery in Sonora, California as well as the Pogan Gallery in Lake Tahoe.

Artist Statement

To capture upon the canvas an awarnness of the beauty of Nature that God has given us and through that awarness, the need to protect and preserve our invironment for future generations.