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Simon Michael (1905 - 2002) -
If one were reduced to a single word to describe Michael's art
that word would have to be "COLOR". A complex
individual, Simon Michael had an unparalleled love of life, and
he viewed the world as few others saw it. He spent his entire
life devoted to art. A recognized master of oil, acrylic,
watercolor and sculpture, he had an equally honored reputation
as a teacher. He was a colorist in the full sense of the word.
"Give them diamonds and rubies" he would tell his
students. Simon Michael's first exhibition was held in Paris in
1924. For almost a century he spent his life creating, teaching
and collecting fine art.
Call
to Register for Classes
Given by Dalhart Windberg
on February 10, 11 & 12, 2012.
832-250-0134
More Classes Will Follow!
Renie
Patty Art Exhibit
November 18, 2011 - January 3, 2012
Artist's Reception for Renie Patty
December 3, 2011, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Our Website is
being Renovated, Just Like the Gallery Has Been,
Many Paintings
Are Being Added to Our Site ~
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Often for Updates!
The Simon Michael Art Gallery in
Rockport, Texas
Simon Michael's works in oil,
acrylic, and watercolor, as well as his extensive private art
collection are on display. His collection includes many bronze
sculptures from various artists. A sculpture from a
lifelong friend, Lincoln Borglum, the creator of Mount Rushmore is
also included. The gallery is open daily to the public. Hours of
operation are
Monday and Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are
Closed Tuesday. Private tours and
appointments are also available.
Simon Michael instructing a
student
on location during summer of 1951.
(Photo first printed in Houston
Chronicle Magazine, 1951)
Rockport's many resident artists
speak of Michael fondly as the "godfather" of the art
movement in South Texas.
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Over
500 of Simon Michael's
original works are available at the gallery. |
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