After receiving a MFA in photography from the University of Washington. in 1978, Michael Gesinger decided to pursue the life of an artist. He spent his first years experimenting with a variety of techniques and discovering exactly what photography privately meant for him. In the process, he began selenium toning a series of nudes in 1980 and hand-coloring them with oil paint in 1985.

With over 30 one-man shows and countless publications, today Gesinger enjoys a reclusive rural lifestyle, and continues to explore the many facets of photography.

Gabriella, 2006