Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on September 22, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Michael David! May your day be as vibrant and enduring as the encaustic masterpieces you've gifted to the world. Your talent for blending pigment with beeswax has not only captivated art lovers but also made countless bees proud of their life's work.

From exhibitions at iconic venues like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum, you’ve truly painted yourself into history—literally. Here's hoping this year brings even more inspiration (and perhaps fewer wax burns). Keep melting hearts along with that heated beeswax; after all, you're proof that great artists don't age—they just add another layer!