Micheal Godard at Carpe Vino
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!" |
