KC Black Arts Project: Interview w/ Michael Artis
The KC Black Arts Project sits down with Michael Artis, a local Black portraiture artist.
In our inaugural long-form artist interview, we sat down with renown Kansas City visual creator, Michael Artis. In this fascinating episode Michael talks us through his creative process and inspirations, as well as how being a Black man influences the art he chooses to make.
Michael has sold numerous of his creations and is well known in the Kansas City art community. Check out his Instagram here.
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