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Michael Natale was born and raised in East Chicago, just a twenty minute train ride away from the Art Institute of Chicago. As a high school student with a great interest in arts, Michael was able to take advantage of the Institute's display of Masters work, which solidified his dreams of becoming an artist.
Following his school years, Michael was sidetracked, as with many other 18 year olds, by the war in Southeast Asia. He served in the United States Marine Corp with the "Rifle Company", saw heavy action and was wounded. While spending several months in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Michael took advantage of the Philadelphia Art Institute.
Upon returning to Chicago, Michael enrolled in the Ray Vogue Commercial Art program. After attending Illinios Institute of Technology School of Design, he worked as a graphic artist for several years. Michael then opened his own design studio from 1973-1983. In 1983, he sold his graphics business and moved to Colorado to pursue his primary interest in fine art.
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