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Michael Birawer

Season 3 Episode 23

Trained in illustration and caricature, Michael Birawer creates fun, quirky paintings.

A diverse art background that includes formal training in illustration and a part-time job as a caricaturist led painter Michael Birawer to create the fun, quirky paintings he is known for nationwide. From the bar or coffee shop down the street to a favorite sports or concert venue, Birawer captures iconic subjects and memorable places in his work. Motivated by a sense of community and nostalgia, he hopes his work evokes fond memories for the viewer. Minnesota Music in this Segment: Junebug The Alpha Centauri Peter Ostroushko MORE INFO: Artist web site: Michael Birawer

AIR DATE 9/15/12