Michael, it's amazing to discover personal style through uninhibited self-taught, natural gifts drawn from within. There is something uniquely special about looking back and seeing yourself through your work. I feel this. It's stand alone. No amount of education can touch your soul.
Oh and the places you have lived and painted. Like the masters of old, you immersed yourself in your surroundings. And is that video a peek of your Idyllwild studio? Gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Your 45 years are worth a big celebration.🩵✨😘🥳
I love the sketch, and how it brought you back and took you thoughts over your long and beautiful career as an artist. One of the things I love in your work is your heart and truth as well as your intricate knowledge and celebration of the human form, and the pure joy you portray. I love the reveal of the painting. The transparency thing; I have not posted it, but I have a dual portrait of an embrace drawn transparently in conte and pastels over photocopies of love letters. It is not as beautiful or technical as your work, but it reminds me of your space series and it is my favorite piece of mine. Congrats on a really beautiful and meaningful career, I bet it is incredible seeing all the space series all in one room!
I think about the commentaries and biographies of famous incredible artists from the past and you are there Michael with the créme de la créme of the world’s greatest painters. Simply exquisite my friend 💕✨💕
Michael, it's amazing to discover personal style through uninhibited self-taught, natural gifts drawn from within. There is something uniquely special about looking back and seeing yourself through your work. I feel this. It's stand alone. No amount of education can touch your soul.
Oh and the places you have lived and painted. Like the masters of old, you immersed yourself in your surroundings. And is that video a peek of your Idyllwild studio? Gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Your 45 years are worth a big celebration.🩵✨😘🥳
Wonderful commentary Deborah and thank you. Yes that’s my studio in idyllwild. 🎉
You are so welcome. It's exciting to be yourself and see your legacy before you. oxox. (and LOVE your mountain studio!)
I love the sketch, and how it brought you back and took you thoughts over your long and beautiful career as an artist. One of the things I love in your work is your heart and truth as well as your intricate knowledge and celebration of the human form, and the pure joy you portray. I love the reveal of the painting. The transparency thing; I have not posted it, but I have a dual portrait of an embrace drawn transparently in conte and pastels over photocopies of love letters. It is not as beautiful or technical as your work, but it reminds me of your space series and it is my favorite piece of mine. Congrats on a really beautiful and meaningful career, I bet it is incredible seeing all the space series all in one room!
Fabulous comment and thank you Jenn. You are the real deal as a person and artist!
That’s so gracious and kind, thank you, Michael.
I think about the commentaries and biographies of famous incredible artists from the past and you are there Michael with the créme de la créme of the world’s greatest painters. Simply exquisite my friend 💕✨💕
Thank you for the gracious and beautiful compliment, I am deeply touched.
Of course, I love what you do my Michael, so it’s my pleasure! 🥰