CANNON BEACH , OREGON – Haystack Gallery , celebrating its 32nd anniversary in Cannon Beach , announces the addition to the gallery of internationally renowned local artist Mike Smith in July. Come and explore the wonderful fanciful worlds created by artist Mike Smith who for many years has been an influential artist both nationally and internationally. Return frequently to see the artist's newest pieces displayed in the gallery. You will find his original watercolors, oils, pastels, bronze sculpture, and acrylics here.
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Mike Smith's home and studios are in Camas, Washington . While in the Army, Mike was stationed in Germany , but, aside from that, he has spent his life living in and observing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest . He began sculpting and drawing as a child. Mike received a degree in English Literature from the University of Portland , taught briefly, and then became committed to developing his art on a professional level. Early work was abstract, but Mike soon abandoned schools of art and developed his unique, colorful style which has subsequently influenced other artists. His work contains worldwide themes and ideas, but the focus of his painting and sculpture remains the hill where he lives. In his thirty plus year career, he has had almost 100 solo exhibitions of his work which includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, bronze, ceramic, and printmaking. Mike has had solo shows across the United States , including Hawaii , as well as in Europe . His work is in public and private collections around the world.
About Haystack GalleryA Fine Art Gallery established in 1977, Haystack Gallery displays the artwork of over 75 Northwest, national and internationally recognized artists, covering a wide range of styles including original oils, pastels, acrylics and watercolors, bronze and steel sculptures, hand-made jewelry, limited and open edition giclées and lithographs. We feature artists such as: Steve Hanks, Pino, John Ebner, Frogman, Rie Munoz, Sean Conrad, Mark Hopkins, Sally O'Neill, Don Bishop and Michael Tieman.
For more information contact Haystack Gallery at PO Box 12 , Cannon Beach , OR 97110 .
Phone: 503-436-2547; www.haystackgallery.com Email: info@haystackgallery.com.
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