I love to paint. When I’m
painting, I don’t feel
handicapped.
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. 2009 AMFPA - Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists worldwide accepted Michael into their prestigious group and he dedicates most of his work to them. Michael’s enthusiasm for painting has superceded any obstacles he has encountered, and a heartfelt affection for his subjects is evident in all his paintings.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.
I love to paint. When I’m
painting, I don’t feel
handicapped.
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. 2009 AMFPA - Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists worldwide accepted Michael into their prestigious group and he dedicates most of his work to them. Michael’s enthusiasm for painting has superceded any obstacles he has encountered, and a heartfelt affection for his subjects is evident in all his paintings.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.
