High noon and not a shadow to be had. My students will tell you I veto painting things with no shadows, broke my rules, and decided to paint with the focus on the soft dusty arid colors.
Driven to paint Plein Air
Newberry at To Dentro by Thodoris Archontopoulos
Archaeologist Thodoris Archontopoulos takes us on a journey through Newberry's works in progress. Originally published in the Greek newspaper the Rodiaki, 1996. The Pond, wip, oil on linen, 54 x 48". Destroyed. Michael Newberry exhibits his works in Rhodes at the salon-like gallery To Dentro (the Tree), June 15th through July 13th 1996. Newberry has …
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Synergy
Synergy oil on linen, 82 x 66 inches, studio inventory. Laying down in a closed, dark, tiled space, too young to understand, too inexperienced to sort through feelings, and in too much pain to be aware of the world around him, the ten year old had no choice but to examine everything--or face oblivion. Deep …
Chaos, The Bringer of Equilibrium
Counterpose: Chaos, the Bringer of Equilibrium, oil on linen, 36 x 42 inches, studio inventory Chaos was depressed. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't manage to cope with all of the contradictory forces within her: darkness, burning lights, forms, demons, angels, and bright colors. No single element was the answer to the meaning …
The Collector
“The Collector”, oil on canvas, 60 x 50 inches, private collection "Life is made up of compromises," said his teacher. "You will learn that the world doesn't work that way," said his other teacher. "Yes, I know I said ‘always be aggressive when you are ahead,’ but make this an exception and be safe," said his …
Puccini
Puccini oil on linen, 60 x 70 inches, private collection. As a pre-teen, I often felt an unbearable delight in things: There was a local sub shop run by a Sicilian man named Tony. Tony used imported Italian ingredients to make his submarine sandwiches, and the combination of rich flavors created an explosion in …
Reaching For the High Note, Venus Oil Study
Winter
Idyllwild is a mythic place, if I were religious, I would say it one of God's gardens. Indeed, if you were to wander the remote paths, you might actually come across a forest nymph interacting with nature. This year I made friends with Katie Bolin and her mate Ivan Ellirand, starting with a life-size …
Michael Newberry 