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© 2022 Michael Chambers - HG - oil on canvas - progression 10-31-2015 - MIchael Chambers
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Keep a goin’

This painting, which was originally in a show or two but wasn't quite right so it ended up on the easel again for a good ol' fashion total rework -- which isn't that unusual for one of my paintings, truth be told -- reminded me of the poem my pappy…
Mike Chambers
October 31, 2015
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Portrait of a Pumpkin Latte

Want a little art in your coffee? Or vice-versa? We went to Trader Joe's this week and discovered pumpkin coffee. With a teaspoonful of caramel syrup stirred in, it makes a great reward for a day in the studio. This little example of coffee art is a simple portrait of…
Mike Chambers
October 23, 2015
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Bonnard’s ghost

I rediscovered -- and am in the process of rediscovering -- Pierre Bonnard. Something about the way his figures have a supporting role in the painting rings true for me. No starring roles here, folks, just co-stars. This one's for you, PB. Bonnard's Ghost, oil on canvas, 12 x 9…
Mike Chambers
September 20, 2015
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Bella Fedora

A new painting arrived today via the painting stork. It's a girl! About 8 ounces. 8 x 6 inches. Acrylic on acrylic on acrylic on watercolor paper on watercolor paper.   Belle, acrylic on watercolor paper 8 x 6 inches
Mike Chambers
July 5, 2015
© 2022 Michael Chambers - Wanted, acrylic on watercolor paper, 5 x 7 inches
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Wanted

The title is stolen, with a tip of the hat, from Dennis Myers. Wanted, acrylic on watercolor paper, 5 x 7 inches
Mike Chambers
June 27, 2015
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Rudy Ruby

This is the next painting in the Ruby series. At first, the series was all about being inspired by the original Ruby panting from my sketchbook 20+ years ago. Ruby's now out of the sketchbook and in an old-fashioned frame in my studio with a costume jewelry ruby pasted on…
Mike Chambers
June 15, 2015
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Blue Ruby

This is the fifth artwork in the Ruby series -- Blue Ruby. This painting flirts with a touch of collage. Well, that sounds dangerous! Blue Ruby, acrylic on watercolor paper, 5 x 7 inches  
Mike Chambers
June 4, 2015
Ruby Blue, 7 x 5 inches, acrylic on paper, by Michael Chambers
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Ruby Blue

I'm starting a new mini-series with Ruby as the inspiration. Ruby is one of my all time favorite little paintings. Here's Ruby Blue, acrylic on paper, 7 x 5 inches. Ruby Blue, 7 x 5 inches, acrylic on paper Ruby, 5 x 3 inches, acrylic on paper
Mike Chambers
May 25, 2015
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Scullery digging

I recently visited my dad and Caci in Florida and took this photo. I painted this several years ago when I was doing mostly figures. After the figures the easels, windows, doors, and floors took over for a long while. Now, I'm circling back around and, as you may have…
Mike Chambers
April 19, 2015
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