Michael Tienharra is originally from Portland, Oregon and a graduate of Portland State University, Michael currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although primarily a self-taught artist, during the last few years Michael has completed workshops and private study with such internationally known artists such as Ken Auster, Michael Hallinan, Jeff Horn, Mark Kerckhoff, and Michael Schofield. Always the experimenter and innovator, Michael has worked in a variety of styles ranging from highly abstract expressionism to " loose impressionism." "My style is a moving target. I paint what I feel- allowing the paint to flow, rather than working in a particular structured style."