It has been said of E. "MIKE" McVAUGH, that he "is a
dedicated American portrait artist with a particular
talent to make each portrait as unique as the subject he
is commissioned to paint". Mike was born and raised in
New Jersey, a Quaker descendant of Betsy Ross.
Educated at George School and Rollins College, Mike
exhibited an early interest in the art of the portrait. A
Central Florida resident since 1971, he won awards for
his work and gained clients by participating in local art shows from 1975
to 1987. In January 1981 Mike made the career decision to be a portrait
specialist who sought God's guidance in all matters. Mike works in oil,
pastel, acrylic, pencil, and charcoal, from life and/or from photos. A recent
five year member of the Portrait Society of America, among his 800 subjects
today are business and professional people of Florida and many other states.
Past and present masters such as Rembrandt, Ingres, Stuart, Mr. Everett
Raymond Kinstler, Mr Daniel Greene, Mr. Yousuf Karsh, and the teachings
of Jesus Christ have had a lasting influence on his work.
ARTIST STATEMENT: My art and life were transformed by a life
changing period of spiritual renewal during the 1980s that unexpectedly
birthed a positive realism creative vision*. A positive-realism approach to
creating involves looking for and seeing the good in life and translating that
affirmative vision to one's art and services. Positive-realism says, It Can
be done, with a synergistic application of faith and hard work and
affirmative vision ... that God is the greatest Artist.
ARTIST VS COMPUTER: A longstanding student of the American
Presidency, Mike is also the artist now challenging any computer to An
American Presidential Portrait Challenge. A unique Artist vs. Computer
challenge that is being made for the people, to fulfill a promise made, and
one that is to benefit agencies and organizations that offer Hope to the
Addicted and their Families.
.
dedicated American portrait artist with a particular
talent to make each portrait as unique as the subject he
is commissioned to paint". Mike was born and raised in
New Jersey, a Quaker descendant of Betsy Ross.
Educated at George School and Rollins College, Mike
exhibited an early interest in the art of the portrait. A
Central Florida resident since 1971, he won awards for
his work and gained clients by participating in local art shows from 1975
to 1987. In January 1981 Mike made the career decision to be a portrait
specialist who sought God's guidance in all matters. Mike works in oil,
pastel, acrylic, pencil, and charcoal, from life and/or from photos. A recent
five year member of the Portrait Society of America, among his 800 subjects
today are business and professional people of Florida and many other states.
Past and present masters such as Rembrandt, Ingres, Stuart, Mr. Everett
Raymond Kinstler, Mr Daniel Greene, Mr. Yousuf Karsh, and the teachings
of Jesus Christ have had a lasting influence on his work.
ARTIST STATEMENT: My art and life were transformed by a life
changing period of spiritual renewal during the 1980s that unexpectedly
birthed a positive realism creative vision*. A positive-realism approach to
creating involves looking for and seeing the good in life and translating that
affirmative vision to one's art and services. Positive-realism says, It Can
be done, with a synergistic application of faith and hard work and
affirmative vision ... that God is the greatest Artist.
ARTIST VS COMPUTER: A longstanding student of the American
Presidency, Mike is also the artist now challenging any computer to An
American Presidential Portrait Challenge. A unique Artist vs. Computer
challenge that is being made for the people, to fulfill a promise made, and
one that is to benefit agencies and organizations that offer Hope to the
Addicted and their Families.
.
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