Michael Sarraille was born in San Francisco on November 8, 1943. Michael grew up in southern California where his mother worked as an actress in movies and on television. He began painting at the age of 16, however he began to seriously study art in his twenties. Through various influences, including viewing works in museums and art galleries, Michael has delved into the areas of both realism and surrealism. Michael Sarraille has been shown in several major galleries throughout California, and has established himself as a noted artist of fine landscape paintings.