Michael Griffith: A life dedicated to art

Putting Guyana First done in Graphite pencil and coloured pencil.

Those who have seen Michael Griffith’s paintings are in awe of his work, but Michael himself did not realize his potential while he stood on the sidewalk everyday as a watch repairman some years ago, doodling in his free time. It was passersby captivation by this doodling and later drawings that led him to where he is today.

One of his recent pieces that he posted on Facebook is a digital painting of a woman wrapped in a sheet having her morning coffee. Titled ‘Morning Glory’, it has fascinated many who continue to commend him for his incredible skill. ‘Morning Glory’ is among Michael’s more than 100 most-treasured pieces, although his work in total far surpasses this.

Having only decided to try digital painting in July, though he purchased the device a year prior, Michael has mastered this skill already, though he remains modest about his talent and is quick to say that he has not yet mastered art in general but is still learning. His work, however, tells another story.