Michael B Harris is an imaginative painter who is driven by an incredible passion for self-expression through art. He has studied painting under the careful eye of Pennsylvania's Hope Horn (deceased), Pennsylvania landscape artist Brian Keeler, and recently in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Armory Arts Center with colorist Dennis Aufiery, and portrait artist Stephen Rogers. In August of 2011 Agora Gallery in Chelsea began to represent Michael. His works are often noted for their unique style, elegance, and technique. Michael has developed a style that blends realism with expressionism. He is inspired by the Fauvists and the Ash Can School. His use of vibrant colors and strong lines make his work so appealing. Michael is accomplished in using traditional methods as well as modern technique. His paintings have been featured in galleries across the nation and are in many private collections at home and abroad. He loves to express his vision through art. 

He resides in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Palm Beach, Florida.

Born:  December 2, 1961, Willits, California
Grammar School: Saint Mary's, Boise, Idaho
High School:  Bishop Kelly High, Boise, Idaho


An alumnus of the University of Scranton (1985) in Pennsylvania, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy; a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University (1989) in Rome, Italy. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Marywood University  in May of 2009. 

Michael Harris in the Lobby of the former Southern Union Building next to his recent work. 
(Photo by Paul Meyer)

(photo: courtesy Paul Meyer, Morris Arboretum)
Charles S. Holman (left) with artist, Michal B. Harris