For hundreds of years, poets and philosophers have said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Capturing the spirit that shines in the eyes of his subject is the hallmark of a Michael T. Barnes portrait. That same ability to catch the smallest detail makes his other paintings unique.

Using the almost infinite palette afforded the acrylic artist, Barnes' portraits, stills, and landscapes emphasize the details that distinguish each painting. Reproducing the particular peach that is the blush on the cheek of a child, recreating the exact texture of a hunting jacket, or revealing the unique beauty of a sunset contribute to the remarkable nature of his work.