Michael continues to build and develop his series of works based on the disappearance of the American family farm.

Michael found inspiration during his first visit to the Weston's Farm, to meet what would later be his In-laws. During his visit, he was moved to see the sense of tradition, responsibility and respect the Weston family displayed in tending to the needs of the land. The Weston's have farmed there continuously for nine generations. Hard work, honesty and diligence go into every part of this labor of love that we know as farming, and the Weston’s display them in no short supply.

This window into a disappearing yet, iconic part of America’s identity began a new direction for Michael’s work. Believing that an artist’s work is a reaction to the society in which it is made, Michael set out to document the every day existence and beauty of this and other

small farms in the Saco River Valley and the adjoining White Mountains, which is in direct contrast to the suburban sprawl and urban clutter he spent most of his life in.

The scope of this undertaking is broad and limited only by time. Some of the work focuses on the aesthetics of the landscape itself while other pieces focus on the people and animals that live and work on these farms. This body of work will continue to be the main focus of Michael's work for some time to come. The elasticity and broad scope that fall under this area will allow him to seek out a wide variety of subjects while still being true to his initial intent.”

Michael continues to round out his artistic development with still life, figurative and portrait work, all while recognizing that good artistic skill and understanding are a life long process.