Monte Mickley is a technical writer and artist who lives in Nebraska.
Through his photography, Monte seeks to create photos that others can enjoy communicating about. In his artwork, he aspires towards a connectivity between his own art and the art of others. His designs can sometimes be dramatic or include an aspect of intrigue.
He trained under the Santa Barbara Artists Tony Askew and John Carlander. He received his Bachelors of Art in Art from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.
He has been awarded the best of show in black and white photography at the Wings Over the Platte Art Show. He also was given Westmont College’s Karita Kent Memorial Art Award in 1992 for a traveling hanging kinetic sculpture and photos that were taken of the sculpture in different locations.
Monte’s photography has been influenced by Ansel Adams and his Mother, Carrol Mickley, who also enjoys photography.