He continued to develop various painting and design skills through college, applying them to wildlife and portrait painting. He was a featured artist at many wildlife shows and had several one-man shows in conjunction with area galleries. While winning many awards and earning recognition for those works, the artist always retained his interest in fantasy, horror, and pinup art.

Michael strives to capture the essence of any subject he paints, whether it is the seductive look in the eye, or a classic pose, the artist has to communicate with the viewer through the painting. He bases the success of his paintings by their ability to emotionally move the viewer.

Today, Michael is incorporating the airbrush and coloured pencil into his current works featuring sensual women and depictions of the female form. He does freelance illustration and commission work from his home studio in Sylvania, Ohio.