"Smoking Grapes"

"Smoking grapes is a unique piece and done very early in my career. It becomes obvious when you realize that the characters you see do not yet have arms. This was an evolutionary painting before my grapes even had leaves. At the time this painting was done, I could not afford to publish it. I was just completing a cigar series, which had been the focus of my work during the 12 months before I painted Smoking Grapes. This painting was a Segway into the art that I would be known for. It is a pleasure to revisit this early work and share it with my collectors." ~ Michael Godard This is a gallery wrapped canvas that is ready to hang. Artist's Proof features a 1 Color Paint Embellishment Gallery Proof features a 5 Color Paint Embellishment Michael Godard is known as the explosive “Rockstar of the Art World” and global top selling artist! His world of art invites us to see his lighthearted perspective, surrounding us with animated olives, grapes, and dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor, evoking the creative side in “Olive” us. He has redefined art as we know it and, of course, given it a punch line. His paintings are thought provoking and full of enigmatic illusion. They show pain, love, conflict, and success, making people smile, laugh, reminisce, and exclaim, “Oh My God..ard!” Continue reading About the Artist: Michael Godard