Michael graduated Class Valedictorian,
from Cornish Institute, Seattle, WA, with a BS in Fine Arts. He has also studied
fine arts at the Pacific American Institute in Europe; glass at Pilchuck Glass
School, Stanwood WA. and Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle WA. He is an teacher at
Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, WA. His work has been shown in the Tocoma Art
Museum, Tacoma, WA and the Wing Luke Asian Museum Seattle, WA. The Georgian Room
of the Olympic Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle, Wa featured a large installation
of Michael’s work. His work is in numerous private collections, including that
of Ringo Starr, of the internationally famous Beattles. The May 2001 issue of
Better Homes & Gardens featured a Seattle home (pg 194) with blown glass
done by Michael.