Mike Ivey Art

Four Dogs & a Squirrel

mikeivey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:33:51 +0000

I recently finished this commission. I received six photos and some idea of what they wanted. The two dogs on the ground were looking up at Thanksgiving turkey about to be served in the photo I used and the two dogs in the ovals are faithful companions they recently lost. I decided to use the ovals as I have seen in old art work. The squirrel in the tree and the back ground were from photos of their back yard. Sometimes the composition is the biggest challenge of a commission because there are several things that the client wants in the drawing or painting. I always ask a lot of questions in hopes that I can let the drawing tell a story. They wanted it in oil but there was no way to have it done for a Christmas this year.

She loved it. Within an hour after delivery I received this email: “Mike, when I returned to the apartment I looked at the drawing more closely. The amount of detail is phenomenal! Every time I look at it I see something that I didn’t see before. It is truly exceptional. Thanks again for getting it done before Christmas. I couldn’t give my daughter a better gift. I would be happy for you to use my name as a very satisfied customer! Merry Christmas to you and your family. — Nancy”

One of the joys of being an artist!

Giclee Prints by Mike Ivey

mikeivey — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:47:58 +0000

Giclee prints art work by Mike Ivey available at:

www.mike-ivey.artistwebsites.com.

Various styles and sizes avilable printed on canvas, paper and even greeting cards. Payment is made at the site and art is shipped directly to you.

Orginals can be purchased by contacting me at mikeiveyart@aol.com.

Thanks

New Portrait – Kevin Daniel Yates

mikeivey — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:38:25 +0000

Kevin Daniel “Sunshine” Yates was killed by an intoxicated driver August 1, 2011. I have the honor of serving with his mother and father as chaplains at the Harris County Jail. I gave the original 16″X20″ carbon pencil drawing to them as a gift.

Why? Because I have two sons.

Featured Artist at Art Is Fun

mikeivey — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:59:12 +0000

I am a featured artist at www.art-is-fun.com.

Check it out! It’s a great site to see and learn.

Self Portrait

mikeivey — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:28:14 +0000

Finished this self portrait October 9, 2010. 16″X20″ oil on canvas.

Portrait of Nancy and Zuri

mikeivey — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:35:55 +0000

6/26/2010 – Finished this 20″x28″ oil on canvas of my wife, Nancy and Zuri, one of our granddaughters September 2010. Nancy saw it for the first time tonight! Zuri is almost two now but the photo from which I painted them was taken at Zuri’s birth in Waco, Texas. The background was from photos in our bedroom. I noticed the light pattern on the wall one morning. The light patterns through the blinds were perfect for the photo taken in Waco. The lamp belonged to my mother and has been in the family for some time. The picture on the wall is Nancy’s wedding picture.

This is only the second portrait of my wife I have ever done. The first on was a pastel you can find on the family portrait page at this site. Nancy loved it!

Independence Texas

mikeivey — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:42:27 +0000

I started this 16″X20″ oil from photos I took on a trip to Independence, Texas June of 2008. I finally finished it! Commission come first. It is available for sale.

THE WEST FAMILY PORTRAIT

mikeivey — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:12:20 +0000

THE WEST FAMILY

This is a 16″X20″ carbon pencil I finished March 2010, for my chiropractor Dr. Hinds.

The gentleman on the bottom left is her father.

Cora Spoonemore

mikeivey — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:28:24 +0000

I finished this 18″X24″ oil on canvas early Jan 2010.

12/09 – New Charcoal Pencil Drawing

mikeivey — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:22:32 +0000

This is a Charcoal Pencil that I just finished for Mandy to give to her father for Christmas.

Her father is standing next to his dad’s tractor that he rebuilt. His father, Mandy’s grandfather is looking on form the sky. It was one those pieces that was fun to do. The tractor made it fun!

(16″X20″ charcoal & carbon on paper)