Michael Sweet
Artist Bio
Michael Sweet is an accomplished pointillist artist with nearly four decades of dedicated practice. Based in Havre de Grace, MD, he uses acrylic paints, employing a meticulous technique of layering dots to create intricate, vibrant compositions that captivate the viewer. Sweet’s work is profoundly influenced by spiritual themes, drawing inspiration from philosophical and spiritual concepts to explore and express his personal experiences with the divine.
Throughout his career, Sweet has developed a unique style that emphasizes patience and precision, resulting in pieces that evoke introspection and emotional depth. His acrylic works often reflect a sense of wonder and transcendence, inviting audiences to contemplate the mysteries of existence.
Sweet’s commitment to his craft continues to inspire, as he evolves his art to bridge personal expression with universal spiritual inquiry.
Juried Shows:
2025: 12th Annual International (TERAVARNA) - 2 Honorable Mentions
2025: 8th Water International (TERAVARNA) - 2 Honorable Mentions
2024: Art Maryland 2024 (Howard County Arts Council, Ellicott City, MD)
2024: After Dark (Maryland Federation of Arts, Annapolis, MD)
2024: 10th Annual National Juried Show (Oxford Arts Alliance, Oxford, PA)
2023: 9th Annual National Juried Show (Oxford Arts Alliance, Oxford, PA)
Exhibitions:
2024-2025: Art from the Soldier – Traveling Exhibition
- Gallery 220, Havre de Grace, MD
- Yumi Hogan Gallery, Baltimore/Washington International Airport
- Columbia Arts Center, Columbia, MD
2024 – Tish Gallery, Chestertown, MD – Solo Show
2021-2023: Harford Artists, Bel Air, MD
2021: Tish Gallery, Chestertown, MD – Solo Show
2020-2024: Tish Gallery, Chestertown, MD – Exhibiting Artist
2017-2023: Artist Emporium, Havre de Grace, MD - Exhibiting Artist
1999-2003: The Painted Lady, Collinsville, CT - Exhibiting Artist
1997: Gertrude & Alice’s, Collinsville, CT – Solo Show