John Michael studied architecture at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. While attending the U of M, he also began a serious study of fine art painting which resulted in several one-man shows most notably the show at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis. Several of his drawings were also selected for a national touring art exhibition.

While in Minnesota, he won several prestigious awards. In 1993 and again in 1995, he was awarded First Place in the Minnesota Center for the Arts open juried competition, which featured nearly 600 entries both years.

John Michael is a gifted visual artist. Since the mid-80s, he has also been active in graphic design, web design, and professional photography. His photography clients include Northwest Airlines, America West Airlines, the City of St Paul, Travel Agent Magazine, Arizona Business Magazine, Ducks Unlimited Magazine, National 
Historical Endowment, Taliesin West, and numerous public speakers, models and musicians.

In 1997, John Michael moved to Arizona where he now lives and paints.

Besides, enjoying contemporary architecture, John Michael is a student of the New York School (abstract expressionism). He admires the work of Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, and Larry Rivers among others. He also studied the work of artists from the Far East. As a result, you may see elements of abstract expressionism, minimalism, the orient, calligraphy, and architecture in his provocative abstract paintings.

John Michael is fast becoming recognized throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Over the past 2 years, the artist sold over 50 paintings to collectors. Many of John Michael's paintings are in corporate as well as private collections throughout the United States and his work has received rave reviews recently by many collectors.

He has a growing reputation and relationship with several galleries in Italy and, recently, with art collectors and enthusiasts in Spain and India.

John Michael is a member of the Americans for the Arts, Fractured Atlas, and Chandler Art Guild. He was also listed in the 2005 Contemporary Artists Directory for Arizona.

Contact information:

John Michael Kearney
Arizona Studio
6024 S 22nd Dr
Phoenix AZ 85041

(815)550-8578

jm@artneversleeps.com