Hopkins Fine Art to Represent Abstract Artist JohnMichael

Scottsdale, AZ September 14, 2004 -- Hopkins Fine Art recently announced its gallery representation of abstract artist JohnMichael. The gallery will represent JohnMichael throughout Maricopa County in Arizona. Maricopa County includes the art Mecca of Scottsdale as well as Phoenix and most of the immediate surrounding communities.

JohnMichael is an award winning painter whose provocative and dramatic paintings will complement the work already shown in the contemporary gallery, which was established by Valerie Hopkins in 1994. JohnMichael has been actively painting since the early 70s, and now is fully devoted to his artistic passion. He is certain that Hopkins Fine Art is the best gallery in Arizona to represent his work and convey his message.

Both JohnMichael and Hopkins Fine Art are looking forward to a rewarding relationship.

About JohnMichael
JohnMichael studied architecture at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. While attending the U of M, he began a serious study of fine art painting which resulted in several one-man shows, most notably the show at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis.

While in Minnesota, he won several prestigious awards. In 1993 and again in 1995, he was awarded First Place in the Minnesota Center for the Arts open juried competition, which featured nearly 600 entries both years.

"Fleeting Image", the painting that won First Place in 1993 has recently been made available.

"Megan's Bay", the 1995 award winning painting, is in a private collection.

JohnMichael is a gifted visual artist. Since the mid-80s, he has been active in graphic design, web design, and professional photography. His photography clients include Northwest Airlines, America West Airlines, the City of St Paul, Travel Agent Magazine, Arizona Business Magazine, Ducks Unlimited Magazine, National Historical Endowment, Taliesin West, and numerous public speakers, models and musicians.

In 1997, JohnMichael moved to Arizona where he now lives and paints.

Besides, enjoying contemporary architecture, JohnMichael is a student of the New York School and abstract expressionism. He admires the work of Franz Kline, Jasper Johns, and Larry Rivers among others. He has also studied the work of artists from the Far East. As a result, you may see elements of abstract expressionism, minimalism, the Orient, calligraphy, and architecture in his provocative abstract paintings.

JohnMichael is listed in the 2004 Contemporary Artists Directory for Arizona.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Valerie Hopkins
Hopkins' Fine Art Gallery
7050 East Main Street
Scottsdale AZ 85251
(480)488-2282

JohnMichael
Arizona Studio
6024 S 22nd Dr
Phoenix AZ 85041
www.artneversleeps.com





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