Oh My God...ard! Are usually the first words out of peoples'
mouths when they view Michael
Godard'swork. 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!"
