Michel Pleau is an emerging artist who lives and creates art in Minnesota. His artwork is developed using a fusion of drawing, painting, and photography talents developed through professional and self-instruction. Michel has unique creativity that emerged during his younger years and later developed into the visual arts. Michel's artistic career parallels his career in human resources and graduate studies, and passion for helping others. In pursuit of this passion he also contributes 10% of profits towards charitable organizations.

Exhibitions and Achievements "Leap of Faith" at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church -Nov. 9, 2007 5-9pm Edina Art Center Juried Art Exhibition -Aug.-Sept., 2007 "The Game of Life" artwork won an Award of Excellence "The Illusion" artwork also in Juried Exhibition Hopkins Art Center State Fair Overflow Show -Aug., 2007 Your Arts Desire 12928 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55305 -Present Select artwork available for sale at Gallery. (952) 988-9772 Art A Whirl - Exhibition at Qarma Building - Minneapolis -May, 2007 Cross View Art Festival - Juried Art Show - Edina -Apr., 2007 "The Game of Life" artwork won 2nd Place Perpich Art Show and Sale - Golden Valley -Jan., 2007

"Where the ordinary becomes extraordinary" - Solo Exhibition -Nov., 2006 Perpich Center for Arts - Golden Valley Perpich Center for Arts Open Show - Multiple shows - Golden Valley International competitive recipient of the Francis Larkin McCommon scholarship presented by the Governor of Georgia Education Metropolitan State University, Graduate College of Business and Management Masters of Business Administration (MBA - HR concentration) Cardinal Stritch University, College of Business and Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Graduated with honors: Magna Cum Laude Perpich Center for Arts Education graduate