Michael Malm Works

Michael lives in the beautiful Cache Valley of northern Utah with his wife, Juanita, and their four children. The surrounding rural communities and setting provide backdrops for his figure paintings and inspiration for his landscapes. His serious study began under Del Parson at Dixie College where he completed his associate’s degree. He then went on to Southern Utah University where he had the opportunity to study with Perry Stewart, and completed his formal education at Utah State University where he received a Master of Fine Arts Degree studying under Glen Edwards. Workshops have also played an important part of his development studying with such master painters as Richard Schmid, Burton Silverman, Daniel Gerhartz, Quang Ho, Ron Hicks, Michael Workman, and Jim Norton.

Michael Malm is well versed in a variety of painting styles, from still life to landscapes. Malm is perhaps best known for his impressionistic paintings of figures.  The surroundings of the numerous rural communities where he lives, provide backdrops for his figural paintings and inspiration for his landscapes. Though he paints a variety of subject matter, his first love is painting the figure.  “The human figure, in my mind is the most beautiful of God’s creations.  So much can be communicated through the tilt of the head or the gesture of the hand.  I strive to capture subtle things such as these in hope of creating something emotional and moving.”

“I am grateful to have studied under some great artists. I am always inspired by their work, and grateful for their ability and willingness to pass along their knowledge to me."