Appointments Now Open :: Instruction & Mentoring

With the start of the new year I have had some changes occur that provide me with a more open schedule. With this adjustment, I am now offering appointment bookings in person (plein air) or via zoom (studio) with booking dates starting Feb 12th, 2022. Appointments can be made in as little as three days in advance or as far ahead as two months, with no cancellation fees. To kick it off, what I am offering is: 1 on 1 Painting Instruction over Zoom :: [...]

2022-02-03T18:55:12-08:00February 3rd, 2022|0 Comments

Close to Home Art Show & Sale :: Capturing Local Landscapes

With the majority of BC residence now with their first vaccination I am please to announce we have rescheduled my solo Art Show & Sale to June 12-13, 2021, hosted by Braid St Studios! Book Your Time Slot Now This show is to combat the isolation we all feel and allow us to get out an attend something for yourself. I will be displaying a collection of my plein air (outdoor) oil paintings painted on site at various locations throughout Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple [...]

2021-05-28T15:26:49-07:00May 28th, 2021|0 Comments

Close to Home Art Show & Sale :: Capturing Local Landscapes

CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Protocols I am having a solo Art Show & Sale on May 1 -2, 2021, hosted by Braid St Studios, to combat the isolation we all feel. I will be displaying a collection of my plein air (outdoor) oil paintings painted on site at various locations throughout Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. Plein Air Painting has been a much needed relief for myself during this last year and I would love to have you there to [...]

2021-04-15T08:30:08-07:00April 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

Patreon Launch :: For Those Looking for Art Instruction and Mentoring

On advice from others I took the plunge into PATREON! With everyone more comfortable with interacting online it seems like the perfect time. If you are looking to improve your painting through videos, group or personal Zoom critique/mentoring sessions please consider becoming a Patron. For me, Patreon is a better way to manage teaching & mentoring others while creating art instructional videos for YouTube or exclusively for Patreon Members. For you, Patreon is a easy way to join the community by just paying a few [...]

2021-03-04T22:01:16-08:00March 4th, 2021|0 Comments

Fundamentals of Painting Dynamic Skies :: Free Zoom Demo

I will be giving a demo covering the Fundamentals of Painting Dynamic Skies via Zoom, hosted by Opus Art Supplies on Sunday, Feb 28th at 11am PST. Best of all, it's FREE. We'll start with a simple blue skyĀ  and progress into more complex colorful sunsets with clouds. Demo Description: "Join painter and art instructor Michael King for an overview of the fundamental aspects of painting dynamic skies in oils! This demo shows how easy it is to paint interesting skies using two main principles [...]

2021-02-21T17:08:44-08:00February 21st, 2021|2 Comments

Still Life Video Series

Over the last few months I put together six Still Life Painting videos and have posted them to YouTube. In each, I narrate throughout, discussing my painting process and how I see value & colour temperature in the objects. If you enjoy still life painting and want to get better or are just wondering how to start still life painting, any of these should provide tidbits of information to move forward with. If you find you have questions, leave a comment on this page or [...]

2018-01-20T09:07:10-08:00April 25th, 2017|2 Comments

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