Michael Haynes

Michael Haynes' love of all things transportation has manifested in hundreds of cut-out illustrations of cars, trucks, and buses over the years. He uses his signature style—heavy layers of graphite and colored pencil—to create bold fields of color in some places and smudged, scratchy texture in others, lending a weathered and tactile look to the work in which his hand is ever-present. Some vehicles also feature subtle sculptural elements—wheels assembled in layers and truck beds shaped with crumpled paper. In addition to vehicles, Michael also illustrates a wide variety of human, animal, and inanimate characters, often with his trademark tall, skinny proportions. Michael is a life-long Washingtonian and a friendly and enthusiastic presence in the studio. When he’s not busy recreating buses and ambulances (his favorites), he enjoys watching Pixar movies and playing music.