Karin Newby Gallery

Check out a recent addition in New Mexico...

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New Miraval Spa Opening May 2012

Read about Mike's upcoming commission to work with world reknowned designer Clodagh on pieces for a new Miraval Spa, set to open May 2012.

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Private and Corporate Commissions

Did you know you can commission Mike to paint pieces to match your home or business decor?

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about mike…

It’s not about the usual…

it’s about the unusual

a unique medium…
…a chemistry on metal…
a vibrant and explosive combination of
passion,

ENERGY,

light,

COLOR
and moments
…a process set to the music of imagination

 

I paint abstract on rusted sheets of steel, and my art is spiritual and meditative. By painting, sponging and sanding, the steel evolves until the final coating. Many pieces have over 40 coats of paint and glazing. The steel represents strength, life’s elements, aging, imperfection and beauty.

My spirit lies on the road. From my first series in Quebec, Canada to the Gulf Coast winter and the Louisiana swamps, I draw my energy from nature and life. The Arizona desert and the Kentucky countryside blend my art. My beautiful Ohio country barn loft and studios on Easy Avenue and my new Front Street location in Dayton give me time to reflect and paint in solitude.

Welcome to my world…

Mike Elsass

Hits From The Blog

The Dayton Racquet Club

One of the premier spots to see Mike’s best work in Dayton is the Dayton Racquet Club. Founded in 1971, the Dayton Racquet Club remains one of the Miami Valley’s finest private clubs for business, athletic and dining events. It is located atop the Kettering Tower, on the 29th floor and features some of the [...]

May 12th, 2012 - Local Artists, Mike Elsass

Premeditated art theft–German Village gallery vows to fight back with stronger security

Premeditated art theft–German Village gallery vows to fight back with stronger security  by Sarah Thompson for The Other Paper, May 10, 2012  Photos by Chris Parker It reads like a plot from a Mary Higgins Clark mystery: Tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of art stolen from a little gallery in one of the city’s historic [...]

May 12th, 2012 - Galleries, In the News, Local Artists, Mike Elsass