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Two Self Portraits

Michael — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:26:12 +0000

I had some fun with a couple self portraits last week. It is always interesting painting yourself as you notice things that you would never really notice. Does my nose really have that divot in it?

Of course, I took a direction that I find more interesting that just a plain representation of myself. Portraits are too boring otherwise. :)

8×8" :: Oil on Board :: NFS

Abstract Show :: FCA Gallery

Michael — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:01:11 +0000

Urban Posture has been accepted into the Abstract show at the Federation of Canadian Artists, on Granville Island, from May 5th to 17th. It will be hanging along with 73 other paintings so if you enjoy abstract art, this would be a great show for you to take in.

Urban Posture :: 20×20" :: Oil on Canvas :: $1200 Framed

Urban Posture

Michael — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:42:35 +0000

I thought it summed up daily life in an urban setting as I don’t think you can walk a block these days without seeing this posture. I chose to abstract the image to prove a point on how easy it is to recognize something that is part of all our daily lives now.

The reference was from a photo I had taken while in Paris in 2010. We were walking down one of the many side streets in the city and I was trying to take as many candid shots as I could in hopes that I could you use them as a reference such as this.

Urban Posture :: 20×20″ :: Oil on Canvas :: $1200 Framed

Kunamokst :: Unveiled

Michael — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:02:48 +0000

The Kunamokst mural was unveiled last Saturday, the 13th, at the West Vancouver Spirit Square in West Vancouver.

I was unable to attend the event, but I heard it went over really well. I look forward to visiting it when it moves to Galiano Island.

The mural was a collaboration of 180 artists painting individual panels that measured 12×12" each. In total the mural is 21 x 11 feet. It must be spectacular to see in person.

One Voice :: Abstract :: Accepted into a Show

Michael — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:39:19 +0000

An old painting I did awhile back has recently been accepted into the ‘Abstract" show with the FCA.

It took me less than an hour to block in the main aspects of the painting, but it took three days to complete it. Getting the yellow streak in the spot that just felt right took a lot of effort.

The painting represents how one voice, indicated by the yellow, in a sea of existing thinking is needed to start change.

The painting will be on display and sale at the FCA Gallery between May 5 – 17, 2009.

One Voice

Michael — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:08:54 +0000

This piece is all about standing up and being heard.

The strong yellow represents that one voice that is trying to be heard above all the others with the intention of changing the world for the better. Eventually, this voice is heard and understood through reason and education.

It's all about changing the world we live in.

One Voice :: Pastel on Paper :: 9×12" :: $300 :: Framed