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Michael’s

BIO

Michael’s Artistic background started at a very young age. It always being in the forefront of his life; Starting with sketching and then the draw me picture in the back of the newspaper, then being accepted into the Art Institute of Minneapolis a 5 year + program.

He started gaining collectors at the young age of 12, having the Post Master General in the Town of Larkspur Colorado purchase and display one of his early works. He then started doing very large works; painting murals in every home he lived within.

Next he started his journey within the Healing Arts. This experience is very extensive, e.g. The Kabbalah; Psychology, specifically studies in Symbolism; and Healing with Sound and Color.

When Michael was 19, he was in an intense 8-year apprenticeship with Nancy Hannum who taught him this special technique of infusing Pastels into raw canvases. Having brief additions of insight from others like Robert Stromieher, also select artists from the Denver Art Museum. These apprenticeships and studies have enabled him to be able to capture the essence of spirit upon the canvas.”

He was also blessed by a Special Native American Healer ‘Priscilla Wolf’ who had spirit come through her to give Him the name of “Star Dancer” they learned from each other Fine Tuning the Creative aspect of Healing of their natures.

Michael Schuessler is an artist whose work explores vibratory color, light, and movement through transparent layered pastel techniques with mixed-media applications. His practice emphasizes luminous atmosphere, textural depth, and mark-making that shapes the painting as an evolving field rather than a single static image.

Schuessler’s process integrates unique, one-of-a-kind materials, layering pastels into raw canvas, using a specially formulated UV-protective bonding agent having archival properties to help protect the work’s surface and preserve its character, for lifetimes of viewing.

Including luminous and reflective components such as Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper and Aluminum leaf, along with fine accents of Mica.

Guided by study and inspiration drawn from symbolism, psychology, and healing traditions, Schuessler’s work reflects a synthesis of Creativity and True Spirit. His paintings are intended to carry energy, invite connection, and bring the viewer into a more attentive way of seeing—where color becomes alive, responsive, and meaningful.

Read Michael’s recent interview with CanvasRebel