Michael DeVore

Self Portrait in Straw Hat

Michael DeVore (born 1982) is an American classical realist painter who creates meticulously rendered oil paintings across various genres including still life, portraiture, landscape, and narrative compositions. Following his Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University in 2005, DeVore pursued specialized training at The Florence Academy of Art from 2006 to 2010, studying at both the Italian and Swedish campuses. His work, influenced by Baroque masters like Rembrandt and Ribera, captures intimate scenes with dramatic lighting. DeVore has gained recognition through numerous juried exhibitions with organizations such as Oil Painters of America and The International Guild of Realism, receiving awards from Southwest Art Magazine and The Artist's Magazine. Currently residing in Sweden, he serves as Principal Instructor and Workshop Director at The Florence Academy of Art's Swedish branch, where he continues to advance the classical realist tradition alongside his wife, fellow artist Cecilia Thorell DeVore.