
Michael Neamand
Born: 1973
Hometown: lake in the hills
Based in: lake in the hill, IL
Born: 1973
Hometown: lake in the hills
Based in: lake in the hill, IL
I have been painting my whole life and dedicating my time to developing my skills. I enjoy life drawing, but my main focus is on the Urban Landscape or Cityscape painting. I find this subject to be very challenging as well as very rewarding. There is something about recreating these images, through an artists eye and handling of the media. Although the initial goal is to accurately depict the image, I tend makes choices that accentuates certain things about the image that I am fond of. I work with acrylics on canvas and shoot my own references. A photo realistic urban landscape painting excites me, especially when it's done well. I am drawn to this type of artwork and would like to be known as an artists that is successful with this subject matter.
What inspires you?
I get inspiration from my own successful pieces. I am always striving to increase my skill level.
Describe your creative process.
I find or shoot my reference, then I do a very simple line drawing. I then begin the painting in stages starting with the items that are furthest away and then the foreground elemnts last.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Photo Realistic Cityscape
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Richard Estes. Ralph Goings, Damian Loeb, Chuck Close
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Leveler
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
To do what comes from my heart
Where do you go for inspiration?
I google image search other artists that do the similar subject and style as me.
Awards
Prairie Center Arts Festival - “Best In Show” 2nd place
2019
Mundelein Arts Festival - Mundelein, IL - Purchase Award
2019
Wells Street Art Festival - Chicago “Best In Show” Painting
2015
David Adler Art Fest - Libertyville, “Best In Show” Painting
2015
Mundelein Arts Festival - Mundelein, IL “Best In Show”
2015
Art In The Barn - Barrington, IL “Best In Show” Painting
2015
Art In The Barn - Barrington, IL “Best In Show” Painting
2014
City Of Crystal Lake Cenntenial Logo Contest Winner
2013
Art In The Barn - Barrington, IL “Best In Show” Painting
2008
Modern Postcard Spotlite Award “1st Place”
2008
Liquitex National Painting Contest “2nd Place”
2007
Art In The Barn - Barrington, IL “Best In Show” Painting
2007
Palatine Street Fest - Palatine, IL “Best In Show” Painting
2007
Palatine Street Fest, Palatine, IL "Best In Show"
2003