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Mike Tesch with espresso<\/p><\/div>\n

Mike Tesch is a man with a lengthy r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Among them are artist, creative director,\u00a0designer, and author.<\/p>\n

Tesch\u2019s most recent exploits in the art world are his dog portraits. Perhaps hopping on America\u2019s ever-growing \u201ccult of the canine,\u201d he has discovered how much he enjoys painting his patrons\u2019 pets (\u201cI love the way they look\u201d). As commissioned works of an individual dog, each painting is unique. It is Tesch\u2019s goal to capture the animal\u2019s personality by meeting the dog first, photographing it (or using an existing photo), and then portraying the animal\u2019s expression and essence.\u00a0 The artist enjoys working in oil sticks on thick archival paper for his paintings. Oil sticks give a soft, often dream-like quality to the works.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love to paint. I paint every day. Painting is a respite in my chaotic life. It calms me down,\u201d\u00a0said Tesch.<\/p>\n

\"\"His artwork reflects Tesch\u2019s lifework, that of being an effective communicator. \u201cI don\u2019t decorate,\u201d\u00a0he said, \u201cI love coming up with an idea. I\u2019m a\u00a0concept guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

His other artistic endeavors include word, abstract, and primitive paintings. His art has been exhibited at galleries in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Wynwood. He has written verse for greeting cards and books for children (his new book is Look What\u2019s Hiding in Your Name). He has even designed barns in\u00a0the Hamptons.<\/p>\n

Even though his mother wanted him to be a dentist, Tesch had other ideas. He attended Cooper Union art school in New York and Pratt Institute (BFA). He taught at Pratt, lectured at the University of Delaware, School of Visual Arts, and at Florida International University (marketing\u00a0and advertising).<\/p>\n

Tesch\u2019s distinguished career in marketing and advertising springs from valuable lessons learned from his teacher and mentor, designer Bob Gill:\u00a0 have a concept, do not decorate, and always have something to say. Beginning as a graphic designer with Redbook in 1961, Tesch went on to craft his career as writer and creative director for New York advertising firms such as Chermayeff & Geismar Associates and Ally & Gargano, and in Fort Lauderdale, Chuck Porter. He worked on the accounts for Hertz (\u201cDeath of a Traveling Salesman\u201d), Pan Am (\u201cRoots\u201d), Federal Express (\u201cFast Paced World\u201d), Dunkin\u2019 Donuts (\u201cTime to Make the Donuts\u201d), Tonka Toys (\u201cElephant\u201d), and many other highly successful campaigns. He is honored in the Advertising Hall of Fame, has won over 500 awards, and has been named a member of Ad-Week\u2019s All-American Creative Team, a yearly compilation of the most influential in the advertising business. His advertising work is honored in the Smithsonian and he was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame and One Club Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mike Tesch lives in South Miami with his wife Billy Taylor whom he describes as \u201cmy rock.\u201d His two adult children (Stephen and Amelia) are equally as creative as their father. He has had dogs and cats in his life. Currently, calico cats Mona, Milly, Maggie, Molly share his home.<\/p>\n

Tesch\u2019s self-descriptions could be stamped on tee shirts: I refuse to be taken for granted. I fear mediocrity. I resent and resist conformity. When in doubt, risk it.<\/p>\n

To contact Mike Tesch, please go to Teschpets. com or find him on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\t\t