Trendy Art Ideas Magazine Article
In October 2020, the art‑focused blog Trendy Art Ideas published an interview titled “Artist Mike Rogers Creates Incredibly Realism Paintings” that spotlighted my creative range and passion for realism. In the piece, I discussed how I explore a variety of subject matter—including animal studies, portraits, and landscapes—and the thoughtful ways I approach each one trendyartideas.com. It was a pleasure to share both my artistic inspiration and process with a broader audience, and this feature remains a meaningful milestone in my journey.
“How did you get started in your art?
Ever since I can remember I have created art in some way. When I was younger my parents would buy me sketchbooks and I would bring them wherever I went, drawing in them for hours on end. As I grew older I became fascinated with graffiti and comic style art and I would try to copy other artists images as closely as I could. This helped me notice the subtle details that the artists put into their works and through trial and error I began building the techniques necessary to one day become a professional artist. Eventually, I moved away from copying comic books to drawing the women I would see in magazines and from there I began painting these women, trying to master blending, shading and proportion. With my most recent artworks, my goal has been to combine the influences from graffiti…
What’s your inspiration?
I consider myself to be a graffiti style artist who paints pictures of alternative models. I’ve always enjoyed painting people with dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings because I feel that they have already…”