I wanted to interview David Mikesell of Gross Pointe Farms, MI, for quite some time now. At 88 years old, he can teach us a few things about life, especially why art makes him happy. After 36 years in labor law management at Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn in Detroit, David decided to devote his retirement years to creating all kinds of art. His art is daring, colorful, modern, and thought-provoking. It very much reflects David’s positive attitude about the world and how he enjoys all mankind.
He has a rather large studio at Detroit’s Pioneer Building which is currently home to over 35 talented metro-Detroit artists, including; painters, sculptors, photographers, and woodworkers.
I’m so proud to publish David’s name amongst some of the great Detroit talent at the Pioneer Building.
Linda Allen ~ Suzanne Andersen ~ Madeleine Barkey ~ Jeanne Bieri ~ Matthew Breneau ~Joyce Brienza ~ Loralei R. Byatt ~ Jenny Chope ~ Renee Dooley ~ Barbara Dorchen ~ Joan Farago ~ Joe Ferraro ~ Anne Fracassa ~ Marcia Freedman ~ Rosemarie Hughes ~ Birgit Huttemann-Holz ~ Carole Kabrin ~ Charlotte Weaver King ~ Denise Kozlo ~ Paul Kowa ~ Bobby Litwin ~ David Mikesell ~ Sherry Moore ~ Corinne Pemberton ~ Teresa Petersen ~Josephine Primeau ~ Claudia Shepard ~ Scott Taylor ~ Sioux Trujillo ~ Alan Watson ~ Christine Welch.
I urge you to listen to my interview with David because it’s really all about lifestyle choices and why he is as active today in his senior years as he was when he was building a career. He frequently plays golf when the weather permits, works out at a local gym, is an avid reader, travels to places that influence his art, and spends time with his young, beautiful wife Julie.
David also enjoys spending time with his son Dan Mikesell, co founder of Fountainhead Arts along with his wife Kathryn, and grandchildren Galt and Skye.
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