Hi, I’m Mike Larson—an artist drawn to places that feel like a peaceful reset.

My creative path began in the early 1980s while studying art, then grew through decades as a professional photographer (from black-and-white nature work to thousands of conceptual portrait sessions). That camera-trained eye still shapes everything I paint today—strong composition, confident color, and a clear focal point—only now the goal is more personal: to make paintings that take you somewhere.

Much of my work is inspired by Lake Michigan landscapes, along with abstracts and Christian pieces that carry meaning without needing to shout. Ideas show up constantly (sketchbooks, notes, even the occasional napkin), and I love building on a first spark until it becomes a scene, a feeling, or a quiet reminder of a favorite place.