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Mike Wolf was trained and graduated as a painter/illustrator from Virginia Commonwealth University, one of the
country’s top fine arts institutions.
A portraiture painter, Mike’s artwork explores the darker side of human nature. His intent is to explore the
“shielded” side of himself as well as that of his subjects. He believes that behind our facades is a deeper, darker
story. His use of strong, often overpowering, shadows invites us to explore the hidden feelings of his subjects.
Wolf challenges us to address these unseen truths; asking the viewer to dwell on those feelings and beliefs that
lurk just below the surface.
Mike’s points of reference for his paintings are from actual photo sessions he conducts of his chosen subjects.
He connects with the people in his work in his own way...”it's my subjects that bring my pieces to life. I hope to
tell their true story through subtleties sometimes passed over at a first glance.” Most importantly, “I feel that the
finished piece has a new, living entity; it has a ‘life force’ of its own.”
country’s top fine arts institutions.
A portraiture painter, Mike’s artwork explores the darker side of human nature. His intent is to explore the
“shielded” side of himself as well as that of his subjects. He believes that behind our facades is a deeper, darker
story. His use of strong, often overpowering, shadows invites us to explore the hidden feelings of his subjects.
Wolf challenges us to address these unseen truths; asking the viewer to dwell on those feelings and beliefs that
lurk just below the surface.
Mike’s points of reference for his paintings are from actual photo sessions he conducts of his chosen subjects.
He connects with the people in his work in his own way...”it's my subjects that bring my pieces to life. I hope to
tell their true story through subtleties sometimes passed over at a first glance.” Most importantly, “I feel that the
finished piece has a new, living entity; it has a ‘life force’ of its own.”
| Abigails Portrait Without Permission Oil On Wood |
| Amends With The Forbidden 10X8 Oil On Wood |
| Aluminum Bassist Oil On Canvas |
| The Underbelly Of Venus 18X24 Oil On Wood |
| Conditioned Youth Acryllic On Canvas |
| Abigail's Portrait With Reluctant Permision 8X10 Oil On Wood |
| One Moment Please 5X7 Oil On Wood |
| Aluminum Woman 5X7 Oil On Canvas |
| Mike Wolf |
