At Life of Mike, every piece of art tells a story. From landscapes and portraits to one-of-a-kind custom works, I create paintings, drawings, and photographs designed to capture meaning and emotion. Explore the shop, view my galleries, or reach out to talk about a commission of your own.

A man with tattoos on his left arm painting a landscape scene on a canvas in an art studio. The painting depicts a mountain landscape during sunset with warm colors. There is a palette with various colors, a cup of water, and a heat gun or hairdryer on the table beside him.
Painting of an elephant with large ears and tusks, set against a colorful background.
A letter from the Office of the Governor of Colorado, signed by the governor, on official state letterhead, expressing gratitude for support and complimenting the recipient's talents.
A man standing on a city sidewalk at night, holding a phone and a camera, wearing a backpack, with a row of lit signs and a neon sign in the background.
Nighttime outdoor scene with a glowing tent and larger shelter set up in a grassy area, under a star-filled sky illuminated by the Milky Way galaxy, surrounded by trees.
A woman kneeling with her head thrown back as a cloud of powder surrounds her, against a dark background, in a studio setting.
Living room with a mounted landscape TV, fireplace with stone surround, and a sofa near a window with curtains.
Artist creating graffiti art on a wall, partial view of his arm, using spray paint, with splattered paint around him.

Video Feature by Sebastian Hernandez - “Unapproachable”

March 6, 2015

I am grateful to videographer Sebastian Hernandez for creating a short film that beautifully captures my work and process as an artist. You can view the video here: Watch on Vimeo. To learn more about Sebastian and his creative projects, visit his website at daftlogicx.com. Please click here to see more information about this video.

A portrait collage featuring a letter from the Governor of Colorado, a framed digital artwork of the Denver skyline, and an artist wearing a mask spray-painting the same Denver skyline on a rectangular canvas.

“Thank you for sending us your incredible painting of the Denver skyline. You are a truly talented artist, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into this wonderful piece of art.

It is also my pleasure to thank you for being a teacher at Adams City High School. Your students are lucky to have such a gifted artist as their teacher. We are grateful for all the positive work you do for the young people of our state.”

Governor John W. Hickenlooper

Colorado Rapids Community Team of the Week!

The Colorado Rapids Community Team of the Week program recognizes and celebrates individuals or groups who are making a positive impact in the Colorado community. It's a way for the Rapids to acknowledge those who go above and beyond, mirroring the team's commitment to community engagement. 

Graphic recognizing Mike Rogers as the 'Team of the Week,' with his photo, name, and title as an art teacher at Adams City High School. The graphic has a maroon and gray color scheme with the hashtag #OneClubOneCommunity.

Mike Rogers is an art teacher at Adams City High School and was nominated by the principal, Jacob Katz. 

"Mike Rogers puts in countless hours to support his students to be more successful," Katz said. "In addition to being incredible classroom teachers, he support our students and school by volunteering his time at school events and clubs. Adams City High School is blessed to have him.”