Michael is a Best of Sacramento artist residing in Palm Springs, CA. He continues to win awards for his breathtaking work. His works have been exhibited and collected throughout the United States and are included in many public and private collections. Michael was also notably featured on PBS and has been a past head judge at the Sacramento County Fair and the CA State Fairs. He held a seat on the Sacramento Race & Cultural Equity Task Force, where he helped to write the diversity statement for the Metropolitan Arts Commission and the city of Sacramento.
In 2022, Michael received the highest award in the arts bestowed by the California state legislature. He was recognized for his contributions to the Arts community and the region over the last 18 years, specifically providing a platform for minority artists to share their stories and cultures through the arts. He was named one of the most notable LGBTQ artists in California.