About The Artist

"As an artist, I feel it is important to not fill in all of the information, to leave a bit to the imagination."

Mike Harder

Mike Harder finds his artistic inspiration in his love of sports and pop culture. A lifelong athlete and product of the 80s, Harder's style has been influenced by artist LeRoy Neiman. The subjects of Harder's paintings come from his uncommon perspective on the everyday experiences and symbols he embraces and values, be it a sports hero, the American flag, or a simple object interpreted with a bold twist.

Self-taught acrylic painter whose brush strokes create texture, intense stylized color, movement and action. Mr. Harder has sold paintings to art enthusiasts across the US. He has fans in Asia, Europe and both Americas. His original painting of the Broncos/Raiders rivalry at Invesco Field hangs at the Denver Bronco organization Dove Valley headquarters. Floyd Little, NFL Hall of Fame Inductee, College Football Hall of Fame member and Denver Bronco Ring of Fame member is the proud owner of "Floyd." Mr. Little stated that "Floyd" is the "greatest gift he has ever received."

An Englewood Colorado native, Harder graduated Englewood High School and from Regis University, in Denver, where he played baseball and studied Business. Harder is committed to supporting his community, he has done work for Mustache 4 Cash, Denver Children's Hospital, Greg's Cancer Fund, Good News For Kids event. Most recently, Harder contributed "Haiti" to Vegas Honors St. Judes.

He currently resides in Orange County, California where he lives with his wife and two young children.