Savage was born in Kansas City where he attended University of Kansas. He majored in Visual Communications and Illustrations not knowing if he could earn a living as a painter. Mike took up many painting and drawing classes during his time at the University and emphasized in art history. After graduating, Mike spent his spare time developing his own style of acrylic painting. His work is bold, concise, and colorful, bringing out the fun in all of us. His big break came in 1987 when a restaurant owner asked him to display his work there. Since then he has exhibited his work in many shows and has been commissioned to do a number of pieces.