The artist painted this painting from a photo taken at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. Can’t you feel the movement? It’s fabulous! I love it when an artist paints a painting that’s loose enough for your mind to create the details. This guy is good. If you’re in California, check him out… if not, he’s got a fabulous WEBSITE and BLOG! Kudos to those who can paint, keep up their website AND blog! Woohoo! I thoroughly enjoy reading an artists blog, especially when they can inject a little humor into the mix. Great job Mike!

Here’s a blip about Mike (as well as a photo) via his website… check it out! Catch you back here tomorrow!

My desire is to capture the essence of a subject while maintaining the look and feel of paint. I’m motivated by the beauty surrounding us in simple, everyday objects and scenes. I paint exclusively in oils and enjoy the challenge of working alla prima, both in the studio and outdoors, usually finishing a piece in a single session.

Though primarily self-taught, I’ve had the privilege of studying with some outstanding painters including Jim Promessi, Noah Buchanan, Randall Sexton and Timothy Horn.