Michael Andrew Carpenter lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He developed a keen interest in drawing at age six and has honed and expanded his artistic skills since then. Although primarily self- taught he has also taken courses at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design as well as some studies in Animation at the Nova Scotia Community College. His ability to render amazing likenesses in portraits has led to numerous commissioned works. His landscapes , still life, figure drawing and animal life show a similar quality of workmanship. Michael prefers to define himself as an artist who is interested in and creates a collection of works that use a variety of mediums, techniques and subjects. His desire to create something new and to try new techniques keeps his work exciting and fresh.