W. Michael Frye has an unabashed love and respect for the natural world. This affection is clearly evident in his work. Michael's technique is understated and simple; using mostly pastels and colored pencils, he attempts to capture some small essence of his subject through posture, composition and lighting. All these elements are unified through a palette that is intentionally restrained. "In the entire world, I can think of nothing as exciting, varied and beautiful as the creatures around us." he says.