Michael Wallace

I am an American abstract painter. Every so often I veer into expressionist representation and portraiture. On my own, I studied the fundamentals of art, the great artists, and all the many art movements.

I am influenced by Abstract Expressionism, German Expressionism, French Impressionism, and the European Moderns. Part of the joy I find in painting is to participate in a creative dialogue with other artists.

My mission is to make engaging and innovative artworks. I also hope to extend an appreciation of artistic creativity to a wide audience.

The process I employ involves acrylic and mixed media. Paint and found material are combined on canvas, and I love to merge drawing with painting whenever possible.

Many of my original paintings are found in private collections across North America, Europe, and Asia. I am also fortunate to exhibit with art galleries across my home state of Illinois. A Certificate of Authenticity ships with each painting, along with background information about the making of the piece. All the work you see is available. Thanks for looking.

Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature, Elmhurst University IL. 1983

“Artists on the Urban Edge VIII” Sponsored by The Barrington Area Arts Council, 2004 Sycamore, IL.
Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Vicinity 2005"
St. Charles, IL, 2005, Juried Exhibition

“Illinois Watercolor Society's 23rd Annual Exhibition 2006" Sponsored by The National Arts Foundation, 2006 Skokie, IL. Juried Exhibition

"Oak Brook Library Exhibition" Sponsored by College of Dupage, 2007

The Norris Cultural Center, "Vicinity 2010"
St. Charles, IL, 2010, Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Surface Explorations" St. Charles, IL, 2011, Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Watercolor 2011" St. Charles, IL, 2011, Juried Exhibition

The Norris Center, "Urban Visions" St.Charles, IL, 2012,
Juried Exhibition

The Next Gallery, "Route 25"
St. Charles, IL, 2012, Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Watercolor 2012" St. Charles, IL, 2012, Juried Exhibition

The Next Gallery, "Center for the Arts" St.Charles, IL. 2012,
Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Watercolor 2013" St. Charles, IL, 2013, Juried Exhibition

The Next Gallery, "First Look"
St. Charles, IL, 2013, Juried Exhibition

The Norris Cultural Center, "Watercolor 2014" St. Charles, IL, 2...