Mike Corcoran

 Mike grew up in the Midwest where he worked for the U. S. Postal Service; he retired after 34 years of service with USPS.  After moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2002, Mike and his wife sailed to Alaska and lived there for a year.  He currently has a studio in Sumner, WA where he is pleased to have the opportunity to study with some of the finest artists and instructors in the U. S.  Continuing study at the Gage Academy Seattle and the Pratt Art Center Seattle.  Mike’s work has been displayed at the Tall Ships Art Show, the Working Waterfront Maritime Museum, the Bronze Works 4 League Art Show in Tacoma, Emerald Downs Equine Art Show and the Western Washington State Fair. Four time winner in the Foss Maritime calendar competition. Many of Mike’s illustrations have been selected and printed in magazines.  His paintings are a part of many private, corporate and government collections throughout the country.  Mike is an active member of the Peninsula Art League and the Rainier League of Arts.