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Stop by the LA County Fair this September and check out -GENIUS- A Celebration of American Innovation! Mike's Inventor books and illustrations will be featured at the exhibit!
Mike Venezia's Newest Series Getting Rave Reviews!
Mike Designs Mural
Located on the Naperville Art League Building
508 Center Street, Naperville, Illinois 630.355.2530
Mike was commissioned to create a design for Naperville's Century Walk as part of the city's public arts program.
The mural is 67 feet by 12 feet, and features Mike's whimsical characters of both famous and local artists.
(click on any of the below images to enlarge)

Mike is pictured with the Mural Committee before work begins.
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| Closeup detail of Mike's color layout. |
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The mural progresses!
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| Mike and Faith Ringold |
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Mike talks about the mural
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| The completed mural |
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 So many artists!
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Mike talks about the mural
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| Mattise |
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Paul Klee
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| Edward Hopper |
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Gauguin & Whistler
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| Picasso, Seurat & Friends |
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Dali & O'Keeffe
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Mike Venezia Inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame!
The prestigious Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame gives public recognition to artists associated with the Fox Valley that have achieved international or national acclaim to ensure a strong cultural legacy for future generations. Each inductee has a permanent plaque on display at The Paramount Art Theater in Aurora, Illinois.
Reviews
Artists & Composers
...I love it. I have been reading and showing Mike's text and drawings to everyone and we can't stop laughing. -- Faith Ringgold
Mike Venezia is a genius. Seriously. He has taken the intimidating subjects of art and music history and not only made them understandable, but irresistible. -- The Old Schoolhouse, The Magazine for Homeschool Families (click here for full review)
Presidents
This is truly the child's presidential reference set that no home or school should be without. -- The Midwest Book Review
Several of my children were actually fighting over the first new GETTING TO KNOW THE U.S. PRESIDENTS book when it came in. My 15-year -old down to the 7-year-old have read through... -- (click here for the full review)
Inventors and Scientists
Previous Getting to Know series established the mix of approachable facts and wacky illustrations, and this set tackles major figures in science. Mike Venezia's visuals will grab readers, and his research will keep them hooked. -- Top Ten Non-Fiction Series, Booklist, April 1, 2009.
...a welcome addition to an elementary school library. -- Science Books & Films, May/June 2009.
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