Michael Brantley (artist)
Appearance
Michael Brantley is an American painter, known for his large-scale photorealistic oil paintings of African American jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Freddie Hubbard.[1] In 2015, Brantley was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and was initially denied insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act.[2] Brantley is a member of the African American Artists Collective in Kansas City, MO.[3]
References
- ^ Brantley, Michael. "Rhythm & Hues". Michael Brantley's Art. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ Marso, Andy (April 14, 2019). "Artist at risk of losing sight struggles to stay insured". The Kansas City Star.
- ^ Martin, James (29 August 2018). "African American Artists Collective". KC Studio. Retrieved 17 February 2020.