Michael Cheek was born and raised in a small mountain town in North Carolina called Boone. At an early age he remembers having an interest in art. It wasn't until 1983 that he took his first painting course at a local community college. After taking the course, he devoted a lot of time developing his own style and techniques. He is now a member of TEAM, which is an independent group of art teachers from all across the country, who specialize in all mediums and various styles of art. Michael has taught at National Conventions and has had projects in National magazines such as Paint Works and the Decorative Painter magazine.

Michael's style and techniques can be learned very easily. For anyone who has never painted before, they are able to complete a painting, start to finish in just one sitting. Michael's goal is to help as many people possible realize if they have a dream, they too can be a successful artist.

Michael currently lives in Taylorsville, NC. where he continues to teach local workshops and classes at his home studio as well as traveling to neighboring towns and cities to conduct workshops.

For those of you who may not know, Michael's studio is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, about an hour away from beautiful mountain scenery and family tourist attractions; Tweetsie Railroad, The Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain, just to mention a few! If you are planning a vacation to any of these attractions, or you are going to be in the area, you may also want to plan a day of painting with Michael in his studio, where you will enjoy a much relaxed home setting, GREAT hospitality, mouth watering lunches, and meet new painting friends as well. Michael extends a warm invitation and welcome to anyone who would like to come and paint!!