Strange Land - Solo Show
From Hitchin to Halifax, London to Las Vegas, let me take you on a personal journey through a world of atmospheric locations.
Using a variety of mediums, I like to draw out the enigmatic elements of nature, and the underlying narratives of a location. Growing up in ‘Brontë country’, amongst the gritstone moorlands of West Yorkshire, I am drawn to the darker side of a landscape and aim to capture a brooding intensity.
“It’s about creating a sense of drama. I think it’s something that initially drew me towards set design. The location itself becomes a character in the painting. I’m looking for a strange angle, or dramatic contrasts of dark and light. Especially if I’m trying to paint a place that’s very well known, I try to get a viewpoint that doesn’t scream ‘tourist shot’. I’m looking for that element of the ‘strange’.”
The show runs from 7th till 15th September, and I will be at the gallery throughout, from 10am till 4pm, demonstrating my painting techniques and chatting to visitors.
Strange Land - 7th till 15th September 2024 10am till 4pm
Using a variety of mediums, I like to draw out the enigmatic elements of nature, and the underlying narratives of a location. Growing up in ‘Brontë country’, amongst the gritstone moorlands of West Yorkshire, I am drawn to the darker side of a landscape and aim to capture a brooding intensity.
“It’s about creating a sense of drama. I think it’s something that initially drew me towards set design. The location itself becomes a character in the painting. I’m looking for a strange angle, or dramatic contrasts of dark and light. Especially if I’m trying to paint a place that’s very well known, I try to get a viewpoint that doesn’t scream ‘tourist shot’. I’m looking for that element of the ‘strange’.”
The show runs from 7th till 15th September, and I will be at the gallery throughout, from 10am till 4pm, demonstrating my painting techniques and chatting to visitors.
Strange Land - 7th till 15th September 2024 10am till 4pm
Mike at his Solo Show
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The Wynd Gallery, Letchworth G.C.
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Demonstrations and Workshops
I demonstrate and provide workshops for art societies, large and small, across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.
I am very happy to travel further afield if there is an opportunity and plenty of notice.
£150.00 for 2 hours plus travel.
Please get in touch for further details.
I am very happy to travel further afield if there is an opportunity and plenty of notice.
£150.00 for 2 hours plus travel.
Please get in touch for further details.
Commissions
Would you like an original artwork painted just for you? Let me capture that special place for you, whether it be home, holiday or fantasy.
Please contact me for details.
Please contact me for details.
You'll find over 50 timelapse films of art demonstrations on my YouTube site. Most are around 2 minutes long if you fancy a quick fix of inspiration.
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