Where to find me

  • Black and white abstract drawing of a human head silhouette with layered, wavy lines extending from the head.

    Kala - Artist in Residence

    October - December 2025.

    I am enjoying studio time at Kala. Stay tuned for open studio and show dates.

  • Optical illusion black and white artwork with lines creating a staircase pattern, on a wooden table outdoors.

    Faultline Gallery

    3908 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

    Stacks and Stacks in at Faultline Gallery in Oakland’s Laurel District.

  • A white book titled 'refuge in small things' by Mike Travisano on a wooden surface.

    Book - Refuge in Small Things

    Available for order

    The book Refuge in Small Things contains over 30 of my original illustrations.

Art as a practice

I show up to practice my art every day.

After years of pushing pixels exclusively, I needed another outlet. I returned to physical drawing, rediscovering a style I thought I'd left behind in architecture school. I follow my curiosity about space and co opt drawing to think about mental models, mindfulness and deeper personal work.

Today, my artwork appears in galleries, shows, and books. In my shop (updating soon) you’ll find originals, prints, and stickers. I accept commissions for art, illustrations and large-scale installations.

Three framed minimalist line art drawings hanging on a wooden wall. Each artwork features geometric patterns with lines converging or diverging in different arrangements.