Doors and passageways- what lies behind, ahead, within. The possibilities are endless. This is a continuing theme for me. Doorways, country roads and aged buildings, evoke a world of discovery and promise. They tell stories of the past, out of which the present and future emerge. I am working on a new series of paintings from my recent trips to Italy and Chile. Exploring these wonderful places, I find fresh ways of looking at the world. Please contact me if you have any questions about available artwork, commissions or the selection of prints.

Email Michael Schlicting

mike@michaelschlicting.com

 



• Trip to Mali •

This past December Michael was chosen for a grant to travel to Mali, in West Africa, as a Speaker and Specialist for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. He taught a Master Class at the National Art Conservatory in the capital city of Bamako as well as giving presentations and lectures to other groups. He also traveled the country, meeting local artists. Michael’s paintings have been on display in the Ambassador's residence for the past three years through the Art in the Embassies program.

 


Newly available paintings

 

"Overlooking Montechiello"
acrylic
40"x48"
$5800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Marcela's Stairway"
acrylic
68"x48"
$9500



 

Exciting Painting Workshop in the Dordogne Region of France

In September of 2008 Michael will be leading a workshop to the beautiful Perigord region of Southwest France, also known as the Dordogne. The workshop participants will stay at the Petit Rousset, a beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse and grange (www.rousset-perigord.org). This will be a fantastic opportunity to paint, sketch and photograph in one of the loveliest spots in the world. All painting levels welcome. The workshop is limited to 16 participants. Please contact Michael for more information.

 
 


Hawk Creek Gallery

Hawk Creek Gallery, Michael's studio gallery at Neskowin will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer. Please stop by and join in the festivities this summer!

Along with Michael's work, the gallery features paintings by Michael's son Tyler, a gifted artist in his own right.
Click here to see examples of Tyler's artwork.

 

 

Michael Exhibits at US Embassy
in Bamako, Mali

Michael is pleased to announce his artwork will be exhibited at the official residence of the US Ambassador to Mali, Terence McCulley. His work will be part of the ART in Embassies Program established by the United States Department of State in 1964. It is a global museum with original works of art by US citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide. His paintings will be on display for the duration of Mr. McCulley's ambassadorship, approximately three years.


Ambassador McCulley and his wife,
Renee, in front of Michael's painting.

 



"As an artist, one needs to look deep within yourself to get past the easy answers. Creativity comes from probing the edge of your response to your environment, actual or metaphorical."

Michael Schlicting


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