12th and S Art, Sacramento

Michael Mikalon's artwork ranges from fine art paintings to gestural pencil portraits. He's also a deft illustrator, capturing everything from cute animals and mythical beasts to human figures in motion. As the artist behind 12th and S Art, he demystifies the creative process by teaching classes to students of all skill levels. Under his direction, aspiring artists master basic techniques by painting still life themes such as food, flowers, and frozen bees or practice portrait painting and gesture drawing by observing live models.