Michael Hamby
sculptures | paintings | illustrations
Born and raised in Lehi, Utah, Mike has always had a fascination for Native American Culture and the history that shaped the land that surrounded him. Much of his childhood was spent exploring the canyons experiencing first hand the timeless wonders of Utah’s history. The effect of this knowledge is evident through his work, as he has acquired a remarkable flair for bringing the richness of the past to life. His work is flavored with the vast soul of the desert, the majesty of the mountains, and the determination of the people who live there. His aggressive style and intense focus on his subject gives each piece a distinct history all their own.
Mike has been blessed with a unique combination of talents, which he has actively pursued throughout his life. Artist, musician, published illustrator and retired pro football player.
Drafted from Utah State University by the Buffalo Bills in 1985, Mike managed to tackle his four years with the team with the same amount of enthusiasm that he has for life. After a career ending injury in 1989, Mike went back to his natural born talent, his artwork. He has received a wide range of commission sculpture works including Merrill Lynch, USA Today, the NFL Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame and the National Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins. His largest commission “Fierce Encounter” towers over the entrance of Cabela’s largest store in Dundee, Michigan.
Whether he is working with clay or painting, Mike’s unique passion for life brings a tremendous amount of power and grace to whichever medium he chooses.
List of Galleries
- Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming
- Mountain Trails Gallery in Park City, Utah
- Mountain Trails Gallery in Palm Desert
- Beaver Creek Fine Arts in Beaver Creek, Colorado
- Wind River Gallery in Aspen, Colorado
- Mountain Trails Gallery in Cody, Wyoming
- Mountain Trails Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico
List of Clients
- Utah State University – “Meet the Challenge” – Bull Monument
- Clarion University, PA – Golden Eagle Monument
- Buffalo Naval & Serviceman’s Park – General Richard Giles Stilwell Portrait
- National Wildlife Research Center Fort Collins, Colorado – “Welcome Home” – Geese Landing
- Federal Center Buffalo, New York – “Eagle Landing”
- Russell Salvatore, Private Portrait in Bronze
- Merrill Lynch – “Climbing for Greatness”
- USA Today – Athletic Awards
- NFL Hall of Fame – Joe Del. Portrait
- Baseball Weekly – Atheletic Awards
- NFL Awards
- US Post Office – Bald Eagle
- Golden Hotel Golden, Colorado – “Cowboy’s Day Off” – 18 ft. Monument
- City of Golden Colorado – “Ride Cowboy, Ride” life-size and a half
- Deer Valley, Utah – “Wapiti” – Elk Monument – life-size and a half
- College Football Hall of Fame – Duffy Daugherty – Memorial Award
- City of Artesia, New Mexico – “Texas Cattle Drive” – life-size and a half story in bronze
- Silver Star at Park City – Grizzly Bear Monument
