Mike Pascavage is a contemporary artist, schooled in a realist approach to both painting and design. Mike received Bachelor of Arts and Master in Architecture degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Mike’s career as an architect has given him a keen sense of detail and composition that he tries to embody in his work. His professional background includes having his own architectural design practice as well as holding senior positions with several prominent regional and international design and development firms. Mike has been painting and drawing during his entire career. While in Boston took studio sessions with Dennis Cheaney of the New England Realist Art Center and the Jason Polins Atelier. Since moving to Palm Desert in 2017, Mike has found more time to focus on art projects. His art generally centers on iconic or unique images and perspectives. Mike works in a variety of media- watercolor, oil and acrylic. Currently he teaches a popular class in painting and drawing at the Indian Ridge Art Association.