Dr. G. Michael Durst has had a wide range of professional experience. Trained in psychology and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, he is well acknowledged as an international speaker, consultant and author. His three books, "Napkin Notes: On the Art of Living," "Management By Responsibility," and "Responsibility: The South African Imperative," have been used widely in businesses and universities. "Napkin Notes" has received a consistent 5-Star rating on Amazon.com and has been hailed as one of the best self-help books on the market.

Michael grew up in Michigan, and went to Oakland University for his Bachelor's degree, where he majored in psychology, English and art. He went on to Michigan State University for his Master's degree and finally to Loyola University in Chicago for his Ph.D.

He has lived in various places in the United States and he has traveled extensively in Europe, affording him profound experiences, which re-kindled his interest in art.

In 1990, he was asked to do a speaking tour in South Africa in order to help set the stage for the new emerging government. In 1993, he had the opportunity of working with Nelson Mandela and the Secretary General's Office of the African National Congress to create the mission and operating strategy for the "New South Africa" which became a reality a year later.

Michael loved the beauty of South Africa, especially the mountains, vineyards and scenes of Cape Town. In the past few years, he turned his attention to painting of this new love. His work is a wonderful blend of realism and impressionism, stemming from the heart-filled messages from his soul. His paintings create an emotional link to the heart, thus the name: "heartscapes."

Tour this web site for works of art that speak to your heart.