Paintings inspired by modern design
Michigan based painter Michael Pfleghaar is well known for his interior subjects depicting animated mid-century furniture and accessories, bringing such things as an Eames lounge chair to life. Pfleghaar's new body of work depicts modern landmarks in Palm Springs, California. Pfleghaar skillfully captures the optimistic spirit of his architectural subjects as well as the magical quality of the light and landscape of their environment.
These paintings will be exhibited in a group show at Dezart One Gallery in Palm Springs, October 11-November 11, 2007.
Link: Michael Pfleghaar
Link: Dezart One Gallery.com
Also: Michael Pfleghaar's Online Sketchblog
(ABOVE: "Neutra House" 2007, oil on canvas, 24" x 30"
"WEXLER STEEL HOUSE House 1" 2007, oil on canvas, 24" x 30"
Pfleghaar attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Aix en Provence, France where he focused his studies on the French landscape. Soon after, Michael Pfleghaar apprenticed with the internationally recognized Michigan artist Stephen Duren. Pfleghaar also draws in oil pastels and sculpts clay.
"WEXLER STEEL HOUSE 2" 2007, oil on canvas, 24" x 30"
"FIRESIDE" 2007, oil on board, 12" x 12"
"POOLSIDE" 2007, oil on board, 12" x 12"
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