My name is Michael David Burns, and this all started for me years ago when in elementary school art class, my teacher set the initial stepping stones, inspiring a dream to capture and perpetuate the beauty and grace of creatures by painting their images on rocks. I have found that to truly bring life and preserve each unique creature, it requires the proverbial corner stone of... well... the perfect rock that captures the feel emitted by the original picture. Following this search and rescue operation, come the layers of paint and hours of time which give birth to, or resurrect a creature, freezing its moment in time.
When you request a commission from me, my artist intuition ignites and is upheld by years of practice and expressed through fine brushes and acrylic paints. I create original artworks for my clients, and often for their family and friends. When I complete my client’s commission and deliver an original artwork to them… then my love of art is well spent because the joy on their face inspires me to quickly return and paint more…
I am delighted to be Michael David Burns’ agent. We manage every commission as a team for Michael and our clients. When a client requests a commission, we confirm all details so Michael’s artistic energy is solely focused on achieving inspiring works of art.
I am also pleased to announce that Michael is the official artist in residence at the World Figure Sport Society, not-for-profit, where he will be uniting 4 major art genres (fine, performing, decorative, and recording arts) with our team at the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. Michael is accepting all size commissions and teaching fine art at our World Sk8ting & Arts School’s Virtual Academy to all ages and levels. He also teaches art at St. Therese Academy.
My background combines art, sport, and academics with a career spanning over 40 years. 2024 is my 29th anniversary year teaching all ages and levels of athletes and artists including top professionals.
I look forward to receiving your Submitted Art Commission Request Form (button link on home page) so Michael can produce an artwork that touches your heart. Please remember to send me your photos by text message. I will confirm all enjoyable details with you so Michael can start his art production process for your wonderful commission. We look forward to working with you now and for years to come.
Sincerely, Mrs. Karen Courtland Kelly, MA, Olympian Agent for Michael David Burns