THE ART OF MICHAEL J. TAPP

Michael J. Tapp is a self taught artist with paintings spanning over three decades. His work has taken numerous awards at furled exhibitions and showings internationally.       Born and raised in California, his paintings have been influenced by the vast and varied coastal waters and inland deserts, forests, and mountain ranges. His works have been exhibited from Southern California through Cannel, San Francisco, and Northern California.       The paintings continued to evolve as Michael moved on to the emerald green rain forests, majestic mountains and rugged coastal islands of the Pacific Northwest. Once again the artist gained a following of private, corporate and public collectors throughout the Northwest and Alaska.

Ancient Navigator original on display ~ Not for Sale

 

From the Pacific Northwest, the artist continued on his journey to the tropical islands throughout the pacific and Micronesia. There he lived and painted for many years surrounded by clear blue lagoons, coral reefs, and lush tropical rain forests, subjects captured on canvas.       His paintings earned the distinction of being included in the private and government collections of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana islands, the Governor of American Samoa, and the Governor of Guam. His paintings are included in the private and corporate collections of many Pacific rim Nations.

Pacific Sunset 24 X 18     Ciba Crome

 

Whispering Falls 12 X 24     Ciba Crome

As the journey continues, Michael's new studio in the Hawaiian Islands is enveloped by awesome beauty, ever changing coastlines, cascading waterfalls, and shear mountain peaks shrouded in mist. This new environment inspiring new and unique works of art as the Artist continues to evolve and grow.