I am a celebrity portrait artist in Oklahoma City. My media is a combination of pencil, pen and ink, and Apple computers.
I have been doing my art over a series of years starting in 2004 to the present. It shows my passion in celebrity portraits.
The celebrities I paint are from a time where stardom was a by product of talent and accomplishment, before 24 hour tabloid television, gossip obsessed magazines and reality television shows that promote narcissism and immaturity as characteristics to be emulated.
These are true celebrities, men and women that touched lives and influenced generations. These are portraits are of celebrities that will forever be in our memory and culture. The paintings are done in bold, vivid colors and fill the frame to capture the viewers attention. They have a modern and exciting look while capturing the essence of the person.
The paintings capture a moment in each subject’s life, whether it is an actress posing for the camera or a musician capturing the perfect tone. Each tell a story the way I want it to be told, free of superfluous items and directly to the point.
All have an attitude to them that brings the viewer closer wanting to know more.
The subject matter is decades old but they paintings are modern and exciting.
Michael T. Bane
Portrait Artist of the Gods
Really like your artwork, Michael. Very strong graphically. Makes me want to work with some color. I enjoyed talking with you at the Guthrie arts fest last weekend. It’s always great meeting other ink artists and seeing how they work. Very cool. Hope you have much success.
You’ve hit the ball out the park! Incredilbe!