Michael C. Dudash (Born in 1952) is an award winning artist and illustrator who was born in Mankato, Minnesota. His career as a successful artist began when he was 25 years old. That’s when he decided to become a full time illustrator and oil painter. He has featured his work as a guest instructor and lecturer at the Savannah College of Art & Design, the Society of Illustrators of Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Rhode Island School of Design, the Columbus College of Art & Design, Mass Art, the Kansas City Art Director’s Club, Brigham Young University, the Graphic Artists Guild in VT, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo, etc. he also taught an illustration class for the Vermont Community College. Dudash has participated in a large number of group shows and has had numerous one man shows.
He has been in the art business for more than 20 years and has won national and international reputation by creating oil paintings that many have described as "images of spectacular realism that are immersed in a wonderful mix of romantic atmosphere, hidden shadows and light.” Dudash trained in the fine arts. However, his decision to begin a career in classic illustration has made him to win numerous awards and national reputation. His list of Clients is far too long to put down. He’s is incredibly passionate about his work, but he does allow himself some time to pursue his Christian ministry which is his equally passionate commitment.
