Michael L Diaz

Michael L Diaz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Art and Design Department at The University of Tampa. He holds a B.F.A. from Miami University of Central Florida (2016) and an M.F.A. from Arizona State University (2019).

His practice centers on observational drawing as a critical thinking tool, with expertise in experimental mixed media applications within two-dimensional fine art. He teaches Experimental Drawing, Figure Drawing, Drawing, and Printmaking (Intaglio), emphasizing technical skill development through non-traditional approaches.

Diaz exhibits nationally, including multiple inclusions in Manifest Galleries' annual Drawn exhibition, the juried group show "Drawing from Perception, Invention, and Memory" (Eve Mansdorf), and a solo exhibition at Leslie Powell Gallery in Lawton, Oklahoma.

His accolades include:

• Award of Merit, 2023 Florida Printmakers Society Biennial Exhibition
• 3rd Place Juror Award, 43rd National Print Exhibition
• Creative Projects Grant from Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
• Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
• Teaching Excellence Award from Arizona State University
• Artists’ Scholarship from Scottsdale Artists’ School
• Seebacher Prize for Fine Arts from American Austrian Foundation