Michael Tarr, born in Somerset, trained at Somerset
College of Art. After college he spent some twelve
years working in Architecture. Since 1977 he has
worked freelance as a painter, graphic designer and
illustrator.

He has exhibited widely throughout the Southwest of
England and in London, including several Summer
Exhibitions at the Royal Academy and the Royal West
of England Academy. Together with his still lifes,
his work is heavily influenced by the charms of Somerset
and Italy.