I was born in North Carolina and moved to New Jersey when I was three. Ever since I could hold a pencil in my hand, I have always loved to draw and sketch. While attending high school I took all my prerequisite classes first so I could live in the art room my senior year. At graduation I receive the Washington Township High Schools Art Achievement Award. While I was growing up and into my early twenties I used charcoal, pencil, and pen & ink. Until one day I was asked to paint a painting for my church which they needed within 4 days. The only thing that would dry that quickly was watercolors.

I had never painted with watercolor in my life but I was willing to give it a try. I purchased an inexpensive set and to my amazement I really enjoyed working with watercolors. Over the years I created my own unique technique and style. My paintings are extremely detailed and I use very little water. I am self taught and never had a watercolor lesson. I sold my painting and prints at art shows and galleries throughout New Jersey until I moved to Bradenton in 2001.

I recently moved to Tampa and would be happy to do custom paintings for any client. I have a passion for painting lighthouses, historic buildings, and beach scenes, however, I can also custom paint wildlife, flowers, and pets

 

My decision to move from writing and philosophy to painting was out of a frustration with language and because of my view that all assertions are based on assumptions. The experience of color and form that comes with the observation of art seems, in my view, to transcend other forms of expression.

Contact Michael Zippilli :

- (813) 766-1690
- mjzippilli@yahoo.com
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