Michael J. Harrell (b. 1964) is a contemporary American realist painter celebrated for his evocative depictions of coastal life and marine subjects across the Eastern Seaboard, from the Florida Keys and Lowcountry to Nantucket. A Florida native and graduate of the University of Georgia, Harrell initially worked as a successful freelance illustrator for major clients like MasterCard and American Express before dedicating himself to fine art in the early 1990s. His signature style, reminiscent of American masters like Winslow Homer, is characterized by a meticulous realism and an exceptional focus on capturing the subtle nuances of natural light and atmosphere in scenes featuring working fishermen, tranquil marshes, and quiet seaside architecture, often rendered in both oil and watercolor.

16 by 12 inches, Oil