CM DUDASH

Michael was born in 1952 in Mankato, MN, and for 25 Years had a highly successful career and national reputation as a top flight illustrator.  In 2002 he left his illustration work behind and became a full time painter in the fine art world and eventually moved out west.  He now sells his work through several prestigious western galleries, museum shows and national auctions, including Prix De West (National Cowboy Museum), Quest For The West (The Eiteljorg Museum).  Michael’s work has been featured in numerous publications including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, American Artist, The Artists Magazine and Step By Step Graphics.  Hundreds of collectors, museums and corporations his work in their permanent collections.  He was selected by the C. M. Russell Museum to become a member of the “Russell Skull Society of Artists” in 2014.  A true highlight in Michael’s career was the invitation in October of 2016 to become a member of Cowboy Artists of America. Michael lives with his wife Valerie, and currently works out of his home and studio in the Coeur d’ Alene, ID area.