Michael Goddard
My God...ard! Are usually the first words out of peoples' mouths when they view Michael Godard's work. From the mind of an artist who does not drink, comes his vision of fun that fits most people's lifestyle.

"I am not a drinker, (some people call me a cheap date) as after one drink I'm under the table looking up at the gum stuck there! But I love the fun of drinking, and all of the little things that go in and around the drinks. Martini's are a special favorite of mine to paint, as there are thousands of different ways that people take a drink that is basically pure alcohol!"

Michael grew up in Las Vegas & southern California. He is widely recognized as one of the most creative, best selling and versatile artists of our time. Michael was the first California artist to do "Cows on Parade" that was featured on Oprah. He has also appeared on ABC, NBC, OCN, KOCE, KCET, Evening Magazine, the Christopher Lowell Show on the Discovery Channel and in the NY Film Festival's award winning documentary Behind the Artist: Michael Godard.

Michael Godard was commissioned by the double platinum rock band Dishwalla to do the cover of their third album "Opaline" and their most recent self-titled album "Dishwalla". His work can be found in numerous art galleries, homes and businesses throughout the US and Japan. Many celebrities including Vince Neil, Traa of the band P.O.D., Carey Hart, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rudy Johnson of the Bengals are collectors.

Although the themes vary, Michael Godard's art changes the face of even the most traditional subjects, creating mood and mystery on canvas, that at times are painted so realistic you feel as though the subjects will reach out and touch you. Godard finds a unique way of unfolding this delicate balance of texture, color, humor and imagination to evoke drama and emotion of all kinds.

No matter what the subject, from lizzards lounging around to olives jumping in martinis to grapes chasing corks, one thing gallery owners and the public agrees on, "Michael Godard's paintings are incredible!"