I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have been sculpting professionally since the 1980s.
My love for art developed as a child, when I was often caught transforming neighborhood walls into murals and using the interior of my parents' home as a canvas. I first formally studied art as a teen, focusing primarily on painting techniques and sketch-work. When urged by mentors to broaden my artistic horizons, I took up sculpting and lithography at the Portland School of Fine and Applied Art. I completed my schooling at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, where I learned the techniques of portrait sculpting from renowned artist Eugene Gittings.
My portfolio of work includes a wide array of media ranging from charcoal sketches and watercolors to wood carvings and bronze sculptures. Most recently, I have been hand-carving walking sticks into functional pieces of art and creating charcuterie for customers to enjoy while hosting friends and family.
Email
ram.michaux@gmail.com
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