“I’m drawn to the quiet expressions that reveal something deeper.”
Biography
I grew up in Lexington, MA and studied Graphic Design at Rochester Institute of Technology in NY. I’ve been working as a graphic designer for the past 35 years, and run a 24 year-old web design agency called Metropolis Creative. I’ve also taught classes at Northeastern University and Bentley University.
Since beginning this work in 2017, I have developed my practice through a combination of continued study and public exhibition. Training with established painters and illustrators has helped refine my approach to portraiture, composition, light, and narrative realism, while participation in juried shows, gallery exhibitions, and public installations has allowed the work to grow in dialogue with a wider audience. Both have been essential in shaping my technique, perspective, and evolving artistic voice.
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Behind the Brush
Art Exhibitions
My work has been exhibited in juried shows, galleries, and public installations featuring portrait and figurative work. These exhibitions have provided opportunities to share my work with wider audiences while connecting with artists working in similar traditions of realism and narrative art.
Exhibition Highlights:
IX Arts Showcase Exhibition
October 2026
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Reading, PA
Boston Figurative Art Center Exhibit @ 50 Prospect
Mar – May 2026 • Somerville, MA
Newton Art Association James King Bonnar show
January 2026 • Natick, MA
Grimoire Academy
February 2025 • Danvers, MA
Infected By Art
October 2024 • Published
Mike Hoffman Tigress Book
October 2024 • Published
Mike Hoffman Octavia Book
September 2024 • Published, Back Cover
Newton Art Association Annual Show — Newton Free Library
September 2024
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Newton, MA
Captain Ryan Park Outdoor Exhibition
June – October 2024
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Newton, MA
Solo Exhibition — The Center for Arts in Natick
June – July 2023
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Natick, MA
Art Education
My artistic training has developed through workshops and courses with established painters and illustrators specializing in figurative and narrative realism. Studying with artists whose work I admire has helped refine my approach to portraiture, composition, light, and visual storytelling while continuing to deepen my technical skills.
Workshops & Courses:
Greg Manchess — Better Storytelling Workshop
September 2023
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Boston, MA
Academy of Realist Art — Painting Workshop with Howard Lyon
July 2023
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Boston, MA
SmArt School — Illustrating the Emotional Narrative with Cynthia Sheppard
Fall 2022
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Boston, MA
Pastel Portrait Workshop with Andy Espinoza
January 2022
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Boston, MA
Portrait Painting Workshop with Daniel Gerhartz
May 2022
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Boston, MA
Illustration Master Class
June 2019
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Amherst, MA
Commissions
If you’re interested in a custom piece inspired by my work, I’d be glad to hear from you. I accept a limited number of commissions each year, including portraits and other subjects. Each piece is created using the medium that best suits the subject, from charcoal and pastel to watercolor or oil paint.
