Michael T. Davis

Michael Timothy Davis is a native of West Virginia and a graduate of Shepherd University, located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, he continued his studies at the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was finally able to immerse himself in the techniques of the atelier tradition he had long sought. Long hours spent in the studio—drawing from casts and developing a strong technical foundation—helped prepare him for the path he now follows.

Davis’s work is reminiscent of the Old Dutch Masters in their dark backgrounds and presence, but he strives to find simplicity in each scene. Whether inspired by the idea of light or the intensity of a color, he looks for a quiet intensity in his subjects. He hopes a subtle humor is also present in some of his pieces. Davis was a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition, Portrait and Figure Category. He was also the winner of the Western Art and Architecture Award of Excellence at Greenhouse Gallery’s Salon International 2013.

Davis continues to paint and teach from his studio, where he offers private instruction to emerging artists. Through both his artwork and mentorship, he remains dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich traditions of contemporary realism.
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