Pop-Up with Michael Goodwin

Featured Artist, Michael Goodwin is the guest artist for Pop-Up beginning Tuesday, July 16 to July 22. Read on to learn more about his inspiration, his process, and his work.

Meet the Artist and Reception on Thursday, July 18th from 4-6

July 16 to July 22

“I was born in beautiful, rural northeastern Maine in the 1950s. The nature around me became the greatest distraction from an otherwise boring, isolated childhood. Since my grandfather, a self-taught artist painted landscapes, I did too.

I graduated from Maine College of Art in 1977 with a BFA. My inspiration is nature, primarily Northern, Southern and Coastal Maine, Woodstock New Brunswick.”

“My parents approved a few of my past times – I was a confirmed sissy according to them – but at least painting pictures was neither masculine nor a feminine occupation and they approved. They bought me my first set of oil paints when I was 12 years old and my life was transformed.

Although in art school I majored in sculpture, I never stopped painting, returning specifically to the landscape at age 40. I’ve never looked back.”

For more info about Goodwin and his work check out the following links to his social media.

Facebook

Instagram

Also, check out this fabulous interview with Tupelo Quarterly

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