Mike Cotter Art

05/06/2026

“Maskaphobia” 8x10 inches oil on panel

04/22/2026

Dobsonfly - 6.25 x 9.125 inches - oil on canvas mounted to panel.

03/03/2026

“Dog Named Shep” 8x8 inches - Oil on Panel. I used to have a pet alligator named Shep. She is now living her best life at the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary.

12/19/2025

My painted violin titled “Helldorado at the Estrella Mountain Community College.

12/19/2025

One more day to bid on my painted violin Helldorado!

This orphaned violin was made in 1929. While brainstorming design ideas, Mike looked into events from that year and discovered that the Museum of Modern Art held its first exhibition and that Tombstone, Arizona, hosted its first annual Helldorado Days festival. Growing up in Arizona, Mike has always...

11/03/2025

My Painted Violin will be on view November 18th through December 20th.

11/01/2025

💔 5 Years Missing In Arizona – What Happened to Khayman Welch? 💔

25-year-old Khayman “Khay” Welch was last seen on August 12, 2020, near Weaver’s Needle Vista Viewpoint in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona. He was walking southeast from the parking area and has not been heard from since.

Khayman is described as 6’0”, 200 lbs, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and full sleeve tattoos on both arms. He was last seen wearing a black Ghostbusters shirt, black jeans, black-framed glasses, and army-style boots.

Even the smallest detail could bring answers to his loved ones who have searched five long years.

📞 If you have any information, please contact:
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office — (602) 876-8477
or Missing In America Tip Line — (844) MIA-LOST (844-642-5678)
You can remain anonymous.

08/26/2025

I love the need to create. It’s soothing to have a passion and to remember what’s important in life. It’s time for me to pick up the brush again.

Butterfly 7x7 inches, Oil on canvas mounted to panel.

08/25/2025

I just launched a new Instagram to share my art and projects.
Follow along here: http://www.instagram.com/themikecotter