The first step in Michael's creative process is packing up his painting gear and going outdoors to paint small "plein air" studies on location. At this time, Michael does not sell these works. They are intended only as his personal reference to create larger studio paintings.

"Port Royal"

"Miss Sandra"

"Infinite Blue Ridge "

"Low Country Trawler"

"A Freedman's Cabin - The Garvin House"

"Docked for the Evening"

"Folly's Sunset"

"Granite Creek Willows"

"Gros Ventre Mountains"

"Gros Ventre Range"

"Hoback River"

"Jackson Moon Rising"

"Cataloochee Valley"

"Charleston"

"Folly's Island Sunset"

"June Bales"

"October Clouds"

"Phelps Lake"

"Rock Island Falls"

"Shem's Creek"

"Snake River October Skies"

"Autumn Day"

"Beaufort Mansion"

"Boardwalk to the Sea"

"Snowcaps and Cottonwood"

"Warrior Peaks"