Amelia Barron
Posted on | April 23, 2024 | 1 Comment
Amelia is the youngest of the Barron sisters. Two done in the series, one to go.
24 x 24 oil
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More Wednesday Night Faces
Posted on | April 10, 2024 | Comments Off on More Wednesday Night Faces
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Madeline
Posted on | April 10, 2024 | 2 Comments
Madeline Is the first in a series of the 3 Barron sisters.
32 x 18 oil on linen
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Brown Dog Redux
Posted on | January 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Brown Dog Redux
Charlie, the beloved Brown Dog from ” The Gallery at Flat Rock”.
Sadly, Charlie left us a few months back. We will miss her forever.
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Four faces from Wednesday Night
Posted on | January 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Four faces from Wednesday Night
Four of the models from our Wednesday night portrait sessions.
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Ross
Posted on | January 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Ross
Another from our Wednesday night portrait sessions.
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Love and Peace to You All!
Posted on | December 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Love and Peace to You All!
The King of Walnut Cove
Posted on | August 18, 2023 | Comments Off on The King of Walnut Cove
Just love painting a chicken now and then.
8×10 oil
Figure Paintings
Posted on | August 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Figure Paintings
3 new pieces from our Wednesday night figure and portrait sessions at the Tryon Artists and sculptor’s studio.
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Maked Tree Vineyard 2023
Posted on | August 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Maked Tree Vineyard 2023
I taught a workshop at the Marked Tree Vineyard celebration of the arts. in June.
These were my demos
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Marked Tree Vineyard
Posted on | June 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Marked Tree Vineyard
I taught a workshop at Marked tree Vineyard over the weekend, with 5 talented and motivated painters. We had beautiful weather in this incredible setting. One demo each morning, each 11 x 14 oil.
Available $750 each
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Merritt Jacob
Posted on | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Merritt Jacob
I spent an entertaining afternoon at my friend Merritt’s house, painting his portrait and listening to stories of his life and ancestry. He’s from am old New England family that has a few skeletons in the closet.
12 x 16 oil
“Sold”
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Thinking of Summer at Granite Lake WI
Posted on | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Thinking of Summer at Granite Lake WI
A couple July scenes in gouache. 6 x 8
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Self Portrait on a Cold Day
Posted on | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Self Portrait on a Cold Day
Temps in the single digits. The insulation in my studio can’t quite keep up.
6 x 8 oil on paper.
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Snow at Biltmore Sheep Meadow.
Posted on | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Snow at Biltmore Sheep Meadow.
A little studio gouache painting.
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Brenda Whitcomb
Posted on | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Brenda Whitcomb
A Christmas commission. Brenda commissioned me to paint her husband,Bruce a few years back. Bruce had me paint Brenda as a surprise. 9 x 12 oil
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Marked Tree Vineyard
Posted on | November 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Marked Tree Vineyard
Marked Tree Vineyard, located in the Flat Rock NC area. One of the prettiest spots I’v had the pleasure to paint.
11 x 14
“Sold”
The Road to Marked Tree 11 x 14
The Tasting Room at Marked Tree 12 x 12
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Flat Rock Park
Posted on | November 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Flat Rock Park
These 3 were done over the last couple weeks at Flat Rock Park in Flat Rock, NC
12″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
700
12″ x 12″ oil on linen panel
700
11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel
“sold”
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Pitcher with Feathers
Posted on | October 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Pitcher with Feathers
A still life done over a few rainy days. 12 x 16 oil
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“Leon and Margot”
Posted on | September 23, 2021 | Comments Off on “Leon and Margot”
A commision for my cousins, Rick and Tracey Cassard, of their grandchildren, Leon and Margot Beal.
Bamboo and Mountain Laurel
Posted on | August 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Bamboo and Mountain Laurel
36″ x 24″ oil on linen
“available”
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6 Men in a zoom meeting
Posted on | May 16, 2021 | Comments Off on 6 Men in a zoom meeting
Oil on 18 x 24 Strathmore
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Easter Selfie
Posted on | April 3, 2021 | 1 Comment
Got my second shot a few days ago. This is my last selfie before venturing ou into humanity. I know I look a year older. I wonder how everyone else fared?
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“Cathy Olivas”
Posted on | March 31, 2021 | Comments Off on “Cathy Olivas”
My latest commission. The sister of a dear friend. 12 x 16 oil
Idyll Cottage
Posted on | March 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Idyll Cottage
18 x18 oil
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Kate’s Dream
Posted on | January 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Kate’s Dream
This is a new painting done for an exhibition opening at The Gallery at Flat Rock on Jan 21. The theme is transcendence and one 20 artists have created pieces on this concept. Very apropos of these crazy times we have been living through. So leave the world behind and come have a look.
30″ x 36″ oil on linen
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The Camarata House
Posted on | January 16, 2021 | Comments Off on The Camarata House
I was nearly defeated by the weather on this grey day, but persevered. Paint box filling with water and snow dropping out of the trees on the canvas. Hands wet and freezing. A friends home near Caesars Head State Park.
9 x 12 oil.
Socially Distanced Cow
Posted on | November 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Socially Distanced Cow
24″ x 30″ oil on linen. “available”
Star
Posted on | August 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Star
Just learned that “Star”, was accepted into the American Impressionist Society’s first National online showcase.
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Nodding Giants
Posted on | August 29, 2020 | 1 Comment
Headed out to Johnson Farms, here in Hendersonville, to catch the last of the Sunflower season.
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Mini Documentary
Posted on | July 29, 2020 | 1 Comment
My friend Erik Olsen, a very talented film maker shot this short film of me in the studio
The Quarantine Painters
Posted on | July 16, 2020 | 1 Comment
“Hogback Peach Blossoms” 9×12 oil
At the beginning of our Covid shutdown, a few of my painter friends and I decided we could safely paint outside as a group. So, once a week a location would be selected and we would meet there and paint plein air. This peach blossom painting is from the very first location we chose. Hogback Mountain peach orchards near Landrum, SC. This was the end of March. We have been meeting nearly every week since, practicing social distancing by setting up well spread out and driving separately. We call ourselves The Quarantine Painters. Myself, Richard Oversmith, Rich Nelson, Mitch Kolbe, Jim Carson, and Scott Boyle, make up the group.
We have recently opened an exhibition at The Gallery at Flat Rock, in Flat Rock, NC. If you are in the area please stop in. There is an online show of our works as well. The following link will take you there.
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Into Atlanta
Posted on | May 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Into Atlanta
The RR tracks heading toward downtown Atlanta.
16 x 20 oil on linen.
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Flowergirl #8
Posted on | April 1, 2020 | 1 Comment
The last of the 5″x7″ Flowergirl series
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The Flower Girls Dance
Posted on | December 29, 2019 | Comments Off on The Flower Girls Dance
The flower girls had the floor to themselves at the wedding reception. 9″ x 12″ oil on linen
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The Angels Danced
Posted on | December 26, 2019 | Comments Off on The Angels Danced
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Bob
Posted on | November 3, 2019 | 3 Comments
My Uncle Bob Tayor. I keep trying to capture this guy, but he’s tough in more ways than one. I think this effort comes the closest.
16 x 20 oil
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Rail Road Bridge Over the French Broad River
Posted on | October 17, 2019 | 1 Comment
Plein air on a beautiful NC day. The colors of fall are coming on. Not quite as vibrant this year, due to lack of rain.
11 x 14 oil
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Rick Cassard
Posted on | October 7, 2019 | 1 Comment
20 x 24 oil on linen.
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September Light Lake Julian
Posted on | September 5, 2019 | 3 Comments
A perfect day at the marina on Lake Julian.
11 x 14 oil on linen
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Afternoon Delight
Posted on | August 19, 2019 | 1 Comment
Hard to resist painting sunflowers. Johnson Farms Hendersonville, NC
12″ x 12″ oil on linen
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Red Hot Happy 4th!
Posted on | July 4, 2019 | 1 Comment
This was done a few years back. 16 x 20 oil
Happy Birthday Emily. You should email me, there is something you should know.
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Mrs. Sandburg’s Goat
Posted on | June 21, 2019 | Comments Off on Mrs. Sandburg’s Goat
One of the goats at the Carl Sandburg home in nearby Flat Rock, NC.
16″ x 20″ oil
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RIP Dr John
Posted on | June 15, 2019 | 2 Comments
Painting done years ago. Still have this one. Oil on panel.
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers.
Mike D. please get in touch there is something you should know.
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Heidelberg Hotel
Posted on | June 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Heidelberg Hotel
Heidelberg Hotel, at the Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC. A lovely place with much more to paint.
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Lenten Rose and Camellia
Posted on | April 15, 2019 | 1 Comment
Painting a still life with the masters on tv in the background. My kind of Sunday.
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“The Yardbirds”
Posted on | March 30, 2019 | Comments Off on “The Yardbirds”
” The Yardbirds” 16 x 20 oil
Happy Birthday Mike!
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Battery Point Lighthouse
Posted on | March 14, 2019 | 2 Comments
Painted in the studio, inspired from a trip to N. California a few years ago.
30″ x 24″ oil on linen.
Happy Birthday to Thomas Rockefeller Donaldson.
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Dark Lady
Posted on | January 11, 2019 | 1 Comment
A little Black hen from Herbalicious Farms, NC
12″ x 24″ oil on linen panel.
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Brown Dog Redux
Posted on | January 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Brown Dog Redux
Our dog Sunny’s best buddy in a calm moment.
11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel
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Golden Hour Pines
Posted on | January 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Golden Hour Pines
Painted from photos on our West coast drive, a few years back.
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Holly’s Trees
Posted on | November 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Holly’s Trees
Fall in Western NC is still with us. This is from my friends Holly and Kim’s spread. 9 x 12 oil.
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Before the Storm
Posted on | September 15, 2018 | 5 Comments
Headed out yesterday to paint before the rain and wind move in. Lake Julian, NC. 11 x 14
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The Yellow Boat
Posted on | September 8, 2018 | 1 Comment
A little 6×8 done just as the sun rose over Grand Traverse Bay. This was done on the final day of the “Paint Grand Traverse” plein air event in Traverse City Mi. It was a beautiful place to paint alongside some great painters from all over the country.
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Aaron Dworkin
Posted on | August 8, 2018 | 1 Comment
Aaron is the past Dean of The School of Music Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan. A commission I just delivered.
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Willow on Granite Lake
Posted on | July 4, 2018 | 1 Comment
Happy Birthday Emily and the rest of America.
Our favorite 4th of July spot. Granite Lake Wisconsin.
6×8
Kim
Posted on | June 17, 2018 | 1 Comment
Happy Fathers Day, especially you, Mike.
This was a demo at our 362 Depot street gallery in the River Arts District of Asheville. Rich Nelson and I painted his wife Kim in a 3 hour sitting. If you are in Asheville stop by. 12 x 16 oil on canvas.
Shasta Airflyte
Posted on | May 8, 2018 | 2 Comments
I painted this demo today for the Asheville Urban Landscape Painters group.
This is located at the June Bug Resort In Weaverville, NC. They have many of these travel campers, restored beautifully. This one is used as the office. 5o acres surrounded by lovely mountains. A great morning with lots of fun, talented painters.
9 x 12 oil on linen “available” $600
Spring 1st
Posted on | March 31, 2018 | 1 Comment
A view of my friends Kim and Holly Bertram’s farm in Hendersonville, NC. Painted near the first day of Spring.
Happy 53rd Birthday, Mike.
Remy’s Torso 2
Posted on | March 14, 2018 | 1 Comment
Happy birthday to Thomas Rockefeller Donaldson. Here is a horse for your birthday. 18 x 24 charcoal
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