'As an artist, I feel it is important to not fill in all of the information, to leave a bit to the imagination.'
Mike Harder finds his artistic inspiration in his love of sports and pop culture. A lifelong athlete and product of the 80s, Harder's style has been influenced by artist LeRoy Neiman. The subjects of Harder's paintings come from his uncommon perspective on the everyday experiences and symbols he embraces and values, be it a sports hero, the American flag, or a simple object interpreted with a bold twist. Self-taught acrylic painter whose brush strokes create texture, intense...more
