As Michael said when starting this extremely popular series, "... if you're going to dream, then dream big!" What car collector hasn't dreamed about coming across a forgotten building, field, forest or 'graveyard' of their favorite classics? And to make this dream even bigger and better, there's no rust to be found on any of them! In 'Muscle Car Landscapes', Michael wanted to take the cars off the black top and put them in a more organic setting, allowing him to play with the cast shadows, colorful ground cover and place hidden gems in the grass.
“I wanted to create a tribute to all the car enthusiasts of the past that were compelled by the need for speed, to preserve and maintain these pieces of American history and for abiding by the car lovers unwritten motto, ‘There’s always room for one more!’"- MICHAEL IRVINE “I wanted to create a tribute to all...
“We've all heard the stories about that low mileage, well preserved muscle car found in a barn. What if instead of just looking inside the barn, you ventured beyond it, to make the ultimate find. Not just one ... but an entire collection of high performance vintage iron. Sure the paint may be a little faded, or a new set of tires needed, but overall the... “We've all heard the stories about...
“After spending a few days under the tents at the Barrett-Jackson Auction, surrounded by some really nice cars, it was time to experience Arizona's 70 mph speed limit! The drive provided the inspiration I needed. The desert-like terrain offers the perfect setting for preserving muscle cars. I chose the Firebirds because we own one, and with Phoenix just... “After spending a few days under the...
“Many of the roads we’ve traveled have taken us through beautiful farm country across North America. Images of rolling hills, flat fields, and old barns really inspired me when I started this series. Putting the cars in a natural environment allows me to play with cast shadows and sunbeams. And, it allows me to add other elements like the tractors. I... “Many of the roads we’ve traveled...
“Creating the last painting in a trilogy gives me the satisfaction of finishing the story as I imagine it. For me, the scene is complete — the first and last paintings acting as bookends. Complex, detail intensive and technically challenging, I hope that a painting like this sparks the imagination of the viewer — enabling you to continue to explore the... “Creating the last painting in a...
“... talking with “Jerry” about the field of Corvettes really peaked my interest. So much so, that I decided to create a painting of the location, based solely on my mind’s interpretation of 'Jerry's' description. I personally have not seen this field of more than 500 Vettes, nor do I now it's exact location — I wish I did. So, please, don't call or email... “... talking with “Jerry” about the...
“As an artist who also collects cars, I want to create scenes and stories that intrigue me and other like-minded people. With that in mind, I painted 'Always Room For One More' 8 years ago. With this piece, I'm matching scale, size, proportion and color palette, but also nuances of my style back then. Let's just say, this painting was definitely... “As an artist who also collects cars,...
“In creating a trilogy like this, the challenge is bringing the three paintings together to make one grand story. Each piece needs to work with the other two, as well as stand on it’s own. I painted ‘Always Room For One More’ in 2007, so really, this idea came together over an 8 year period. I wanted to bring to life the excitement of collecting cars and... “In creating a trilogy like this, the...
This incredible barn find set of 2 paintings depicts over 50 cars, including Challengers, Road Runners, Superbirds, Dusters, Cudas and the Little Red Express truck. Famous cars include Swede Savage's Trans Am Racing Cuda, Kowolski's white Challenger, the Bullitt Charger and Sox & Martin drag car. This incredible barn find set of 2...
“In this painting, we join the goat farmer as he takes a break from his daily routine to just sit on his tractor and admire his other goats. A smile crosses his face. For a brief moment he's taken back. A spring shower has just passed, leaving behind 'nature's clearcoat.' In the cascading sunlight, the paint glimmers and the GTOs look almost showroom... “In this painting, we join the goat...
Michael's Ford Barn-Find Trilogy is the ultimate blue oval collector's dream set! It is a numbers matching set of three individual automotive fine art paintings that together create one amazing scene: "Blue Bloods Behind the Barn" "Blue Blocks Behind the Barn" "Big Blocks Behind the Barn" Michael's Ford Barn-Find Trilogy is...
“When I painted They Came With The Farm in 2006, I had no idea that it was just the beginning! I began thinking of a second one that would place the viewer elsewhere on the farm, but decided to try something I’d never seen before, an actual continuation. As if that wasn’t challenging enough, I decided to do it again! Aside from matching the scene, the... “When I painted They Came With The...