I am primarily a painter and I also write art criticism. The criticism is a healthy balance of reviewing the grotesque in the postmodern art world and celebrating wonderful artists of the past and present.
Lately I have written some scathing criticism of very emotionally disturbing stuff, ironically I am over the moon in optimism in my recent and current ongoing work. Normally when one is exposed to evil, it is so much a downer that it is impossible to create uplifting art, but I see to be exception and I am having a magnificent time.
Below is a pencil sketch study for a 48x64” painting, Creation of the Universe. I hope to start painting today, after the composition is drawn using soft charcoal. The background will be a dual galaxy, image taken from Hubble.
Fight the good fight, and having a great time at it too!
Michael, Idyllwild, September 8, 2022