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Inspired by the Masters from the Renaissance to the Modern Era, Michael Platzer "lives, breathes and sleeps art." Yet Platzer himself serves as inspiration for a new generation of artists since he paints in a rather unorthodox way, by holding the brush in his mouth! When a 1975 diving accident
left Michael a quadriplegic, an artist friend taught him the
basics of paintings, and with a little ingenuity and
determination, Platzer was on his way. After experimenting with
different techniques, he settled on his current method, and went
on to receive instruction at Penn State University to
refine his art. Michael’s enthusiasm for painting has superceded any obstacles he has encountered, and a heartfelt affection for his subjects is evident in all his paintings. Accomplished in both oil and watercolor, Platzer renders a wide range of themes from landscapes and lighthouses to woodpeckers and character studies. And each of his paintings embodies a spiritual element which underscores the triumphs of the artist. Platzer has exhibited his work throughout Pennsylvania and has had the honor of having his work selected for the Christopher Reeve Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Holiday Card Series. His work as been featured in a nationally distributed calendar. |
