Michael Doering

Artist Statement:

As a painter and printmaker, I thrive on contrast, blending techniques, ideas, and emotions to invite viewers to see the world from a fresh perspective. At its core, my work is about storytelling. Often autobiographical, it weaves together humor, history, and the passage of time, exploring themes of duality, class, and characters through a bold, expressive style.

Instinct guides my process. I am not afraid to push a piece to the edge of ruin before pulling it back, and that tension between control and chaos, risk and resolution is what fuels my creativity. Each piece tells a story, sometimes personal, sometimes imagined, but always layered with meaning. Experimentation is at the heart of everything I do, constantly pushing the boundaries of my mediums. For me, art is not just about making something: It’s about discovering, questioning, and revealing what’s beneath the surface.

Artist Bio:

Michael Doering (b. 1966) is an American painter and printmaker whose work bridges personal history with contemporary artistic expression. Born in Mason City, Iowa, and currently based in Reno, Nevada, Doering’s journey into the art world was anything but conventional. Raised in a hard-working Midwestern family with little ...

BFA. University of Iowa. Art (1989).

M.Ed. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Counseling and Educational Psychology (1995).

M.Ed. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Educational Leadership (1997).

Recent Exhibitions:

2025 Shows:

"Current Mood" HMVC Gallery, New York, New York. (International Group Show). 2025.

2024 Shows:

"Reno Tahoe International Art Show" Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada (International Group Show). 2024.

“The Power of Red” MVA Gallery, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (International Juried Group Show). 2024.

"The Wild Bunch" Memento Mori Gallery, Lakewood, Colorado. (International Juried Group Show). 2024.


2023 Shows:

"2nd Annual Wild Art Open" Wild Heart Art Gallery, Cathedral City, California. (International Juried Group Show). 2023.

"Portraits and Prints with a Touch of Graffiti", Sierra Arts Gallery, Reno, Nevada (2-Person Show). 2023.

"Thunderdomesticity: Damsels vs. Distress Exhibition" No. 7 Center Gallery, Vermillion, South Dakota. (International Juried Group Show). 2023.

"Literally, A Figurative Show" Shockboxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, California. (International Juried Group Show). 2023.

"Un-lovable" Shockboxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, California. (International Juried Group Show). 2023.

2022 Shows:

"Roar: The Art of Cats" Wild Heart Art Gallery, Cathedral City, California. (International Juried Group Show). 2022.

"Leaders in Representational Art, Volume 1" The Art ...