Michael J. Moore grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, in a large Irish American family. Like many young men
of his age, Moore was drafted into the Vietnam War. After the war, Moore became a commercial fisherman,
working out of New Bedford. Between trips he lived on a farm in Stowe, Vermont. He awoke one morning to
find art students painting in the fields outside of the house. He watched as their teacher critiqued their work.
Inspired, Moore enrolled in the course the following summer.
Moore followed his teacher back to New York City and worked his way through eight years of classical training at
the Art Student's League, immersing himself in the techniques of the Dutch and Italian Masters. He then lived in
Nantucket for ten years, refining his craft and gaining national recognition. In 2000 he moved to South Strafford,
Vermont with his wife Caroline and sons, Thomas and Will.
Influenced by his rural New England heritage and years at sea, Moore is also guided by the history and tradition
upon which his training is founded. Making his own paints and preparing his canvasses using methods practiced
centuries ago, Moore has distinguished himself as a classical artist, and was the recipient of a prestigious
fellowship for "Preservation of Traditional Values in Fine Art".
Moore's paintings are in numerous private collections in the U.S. and in Europe. They are available for purchase at
East End Gallery, Nantucket Looms, and Oran Mor, all on Nantucket, as well as at the Weatherburn Gallery in Naples,
Florida. He participates in various group exhibitions throughout the year. His work can also be seen by appointment at
his studio in South Strafford, Vermont.
Michael J. Moore Studio
12 Justin Morrill Hwy
S. Strafford, VT 05070
Phone: 802-765-4123
mjm@MichaelJMoore.com
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