The Life and Training of Michael Tetherow Born in Tacoma, Michael Tetherow began his life in the Pacific Northwest, a setting that would eventually give way to the bustling energy of the East Coast. His early years were shaped by a dedicated pursuit of formal training, seeking out the institutions that would refine his hand and vision. He first sought knowledge at the University of Puget Sound, establishing a foundation for the years of study that were to follow. This academic beginning was merely the first step in a long path of artistic inquiry. His hunger for craft led him further, as he…