Michael Foley is a self-taught San Francisco bay area freelance artist who creates deceptively layered pieces of work. 

Beneath the saturated colors and cartoon-like imagery, you will find mature works that look deeply into the human condition. These works often have a sardonic tinge to them, questioning various aspects of our society and challenging these norms while attempting to create work that appears light-hearted on first viewing.

Since 2013, Michael’s work has changed subject matter and technique. Peeling away the humor and showing a style hidden in his sketchbooks, he becomes much more introspective. These works tend to deal with issues of insecurity, loss, betrayal, rejection, and hope.

Michael has shown and sold his works in various galleries and private exhibits in the United States and internationally. 

Michael Foley is also a freelance artist for hire. He is an art teacher covering traditional 2D mediums, 3D modeling, and Animation, as well as a theatre tech prop design, builder, and set painter.

Michael is available for commissioned private works, Occasional workshops, live painting events, set painting, mural work, and various public art projects.

email if interested: info@onibatsu.com