“The beauty and variety of everyday life is a constant source of inspiration for my paintings. Common household objects, the urban landscape, and the people I encounter provide an endless source of ideas for color, form and composition.”

Michael Schmidt received his B.A. from the University of Toronto. He studied painting at Canada’s Sheridan College of Applied Arts.

Since moving to the Twin Cities Michael has worked as a fine artist, scenic painter and illustrator.

Michael’s paintings can be found in collections throughout the U.S. and Canada.