Michael Birawer

His work combines oil and acrylic paints with layers of sculpted wood that he dubbed "pop outs.

[2] In an interview, Birawer dubbed his style "cat art," citing his inspiration from the cartoonish rendering of felines with elongated features and excessively vibrant hues.

Seafair summer festival in Seattle, Washington selected Birawer as the Official Artist to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the event.

The artwork, "Seafair - 65th Anniversary" is on exhibit at the Museum of Flight at King County International Airport, Boeing Field through the end of August, 2014.

"A Conversation with Artist Michael Birawer", written by Jason Borbet, is a very thorough look into the success and business of making art in today's world.