Michael Wicksted was born in San Rafael, California but also lived in locations from Hawaii to Newfoundland. His grandfather, an artist by profession, was Michael's original inspiration in art, particularly due to his amazing pen and ink drawings. Michael concentrated his own early art endeavors in this media. After studying psychology at UCLA, Michael enrolled in the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. This experience was amazing, but circumstances led him to a different career path. However, the appreciation for fine art never left...more