Mike Davis, a self-taught modern surrealist painter from San Francisco, embarked on his artistic journey in 1997.

Davis’ art is influenced by a variety of sources, including his mother’s woodworking and hand-tooled leather projects at home, as well as the art of ancient civilizations, surrealism, and the Flemish masters of the Northern Renaissance. His works are intricate surrealist compositions that depict symbols of mortality, folly, and hubris.

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Davis’ artwork resides in the permanent collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and is highly esteemed in private collections globally. In addition to his painting, Davis excels in various fields; he is an avid musician, a proficient woodworker, and the owner of the renowned Everlasting Tattoo.