MikeConklinArtist
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Artist // Hobbyist // Traditional Art
- Aug 17
- United States
- Deviant for 8 years
- He / Him
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Having been away from art for a long time (probably since the mid-90s) I have recently had my love for art rekindled. Mostly from a need to reduce stress and decompress, I made the decision to pick up a brush again and get creative.
When I was studying art in the late 80s and early 90s my style was pretty much semi-abstract using mostly oils and water colors. I really love color and depth, and feel very drawn to landscapes in the impressionist style, so that is where I feel myself wanting to focus. I thought about going back to oil or watercolor, but have decided to try my hand at acrylics, which I have never worked with in the past.
I have really enjoyed checking out the work of others on this site and have drawn a lot of inspiration from their work. I hope others will enjoy what I am doing and feel free to leave constructive criticism and advice.
When I was studying art in the late 80s and early 90s my style was pretty much semi-abstract using mostly oils and water colors. I really love color and depth, and feel very drawn to landscapes in the impressionist style, so that is where I feel myself wanting to focus. I thought about going back to oil or watercolor, but have decided to try my hand at acrylics, which I have never worked with in the past.
I have really enjoyed checking out the work of others on this site and have drawn a lot of inspiration from their work. I hope others will enjoy what I am doing and feel free to leave constructive criticism and advice.
Favourite Visual Artist
Current Artists: Leonid Afremov, Linda Wilder | Classic:Georgia O'Keeffe, Claude Monet, van Gogh, Dali, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas
Favourite Movies
Tombstone, LOTR, Elf, Dead Poets Society
Favourite TV Shows
Friends, The Glades, Sopranos, Psych, Burn Notice
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Aerosmith, Disciple, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
Favourite Books
LOTR
Favourite Writers
David Eddings, Tolkien
Tools of the Trade
Acrylics, Watercolors, Oils, Recycled Materials
Other Interests
Music, Martial Arts
I'm afraid I haven't been very active lately, as I have been travelling way to much for work. Happy to be able to get on and post some artwork that I am getting ready for a show in October.
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Happy Friday - working on a new acrylic cityscape, what do you think?
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Wild Horses
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So when I picked up a brush again, it was not really with the intent of selling artwork, it was more of a stress relief. However, in the last two weeks I have managed to sell and ship out three pieces and really am humbled that people are enjoying my work enough to pay good hard-earned money for them.
My question is to those who are selling on line: other than etsy, where are you selling your work? Private site (who is hosting), An art-specific hosting provider like Art Storefront or a typical e-commerce provider like Shopify? Or something else?
Any thoughts on the benefits of each?
BTW - here are the pieces that I sold - each is 12"x12
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Thank you,Mike. !!! 
Thanks for faving, Mike. !!!
Thank you for the fav and watch 
Thank you for the Fav! I appreciate it!
Thanks for faving, Mike. !!! 
Thanks Mike for the watch 
Thanks very much for the watch!