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This mural is done in an Italian theme, utilizing a soft and subtle palette to create a relaxed atmosphere for a peaceful soak in the Master bathroom. It wraps over 50 linear feet of wall space.
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This back patio mural was painted to blend with the surrounding garden environment.
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This pool-side mural was commissioned to commemorate the Florida victory over Ohio State for the 2006 National Championship.
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The Hogan's Sandwich chain commissioned me to design and paint a war-torn backdrop reminiscent of a World War Two German village. I did this interior for the location on SW 34th Street, and another Gainesville location on NW 13th Street.
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This is a section of an 80 foot golf mural done in a residential game room.
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"Delray Beach"
22"x30" Another small path to the Alantic Ocean.
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"Rabbit's Hole"
22"x30" Companion pathway to the ocean in Delray Beach.
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"The Farm"
22"x30" Over 100 year old farm in Georgia.
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"Cane Farm"
22"x30" Watercolor of a 100 year old farm in Georgia. |
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"Monkey Island"
Located in Homosassa Springs, Florida, this tiny island is home to various species of monkeys.
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"Summer Haven"
A watercolor depicting an old beach house located in the Matanzas Inlet near St. Augustine, Florida.
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"The Bridgetender"
This oil on canvas depicts the old bridge connecting Anna Maria Island to Bradenton.
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"The Bridgetender"
Done in watercolor, this composition gives a different view of the old bridge connecting Anna Maria Island to Bradenton.
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"Mar Vista"
Diners enjoy having their feet in the sand while watching the peacocks wander by at this hidden retreat on Longboat Key, Florida
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"Beach House"
Diners at this restaurant on Anna Maria Island enjoy changing views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Watercolor, 2007.
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"Sandbar"
Also on Anna Maria Island, this reknowned dining spot has been a favorite place to sit and watch the sun go down for many years.
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"Little Red Boat"
watercolor 18 x24
On the beach next to the Sandbar
sits this little red boat.
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"Venezalos"
This old boat was seen sitting on a street in Appalachicola, Florida. I pictured it in the dunes on a stormy day.
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"The Sea Hagg"
watercolor 18 x 24
This quaint antique shop sits at the Cortez bridge in Bradenton, Florida
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This watercolor of Annie's Restaurant, located in Bradenton was done for a friend from Anna Maria Island.
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| Oil Paintings |
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"Belagio"
This view from the palatial terrace of the Belagio Hotel was painted in oils following a recent visit to Las Vegas.
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"Mental Breakdown"
This oddball surreal jewel was recently discovered and dates back to the early '70s. It is a classic example of a series of surreal compositions I was doing during those wild years.
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"Paintin' The Town Red"
Original artwork commissioned for the 2008 Puttin' On The Ritz" charity event.
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"Sarasota Bay Yacht Club"
Oil on Canvas
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| Commercial Graphics and Faux Finishes |
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A wine distributor based in Gainesville commissioned me to create an original image to connect and promote their 15 locations throughout Florida. These were done in vinyl and applied to their fleet of delivery vehicles.
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This "before" view is of a residential workshop ajoining a house. Six various doors measured up to 14 feet wide. I was commissioned to design and apply a faux appearance of old gothic gates.
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This "After" view shows how the garage doors were given a themed look to compliment the existing structure. The faux finishes emulate wood and stone and were achieved with the use of weather-resistent automotive paints.
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This entry foyer needed faux marbling on the columns to match with the existing stonework in this large custom home. The columns had been originally painted ivory white with normal interior latex, and the homeowner desired a more dramatic look.
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This immense fireplace needed the look of Travertine stone in colors to match the surrounding decor. The underlying surface was white precast concrete. All thirteen feet of the exterior surface was themed to accentuate the ornate craftsmanship.
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This faux marble finish was applied
over concrete forms, then clear-coated.
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I applied concrete stain to my friend's patio,
then gave it a flat protective clear coat.
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I was given the honor of painting the Big Guy in automotive paint and clear coat as part of a new theme ride at Busch Gardens in Tampa.
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This is a portion of a 24 foot-long ocean mural,
done for a church in Atlanta.
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All Images © 2014 Harry D. Michael. All Rights Reserved.
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