Michael Doering is an American painter and printmaker with international exposure. His studio is in Reno, Nevada and his work has been shown in galleries throughout the United States and in France. Michael was born in Mason City, Iowa and he graduated from the University of Iowa with a BFA in drawing and printmaking. He then detoured on his artistic journey by moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and ultimately to Reno where he worked in the field of education as a teacher, counselor, principal, and executive director. He has two Master’s Degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Counseling and Educational Psychology and in Educational Leadership. He started doing art again in 2018, and since this time, he has developed a following around the globe for his work and his art has been included in numerous exhibitions. He appreciates all styles of art, but has been most influenced by the Post-Impressionists, German Expressionists, and Abstract Expressionists. His bold and expressive style of painting highlights visual and conceptual contrasts while maintaining an intimate connection with history and artists who came before him.