Mike Bily

Clear Sail

Acrylic on Rag Paper

12.5 x 18.5", Framed to 20 x 26 x .75"

$175

I am not a sailor. I have a friend in Boston that loves the adventure of unfurrowing the cloth and sailing into the open sea. I had occasions to enjoy the feeling of the sailboat getting underway with “a bone in her teeth”… sometimes during evening hours!

Artist's Statement:

I am a Professional artist with a Fine Art Degree and minoring in Education. Working for decades, I have done it all, teaching, wall murals, portraiture, plein air, commercial renderings, neon and plastic signs, floral design, fabric arts and jewelry. My experience in most mediums is extensive with oil, pastel and collage as favorites. I've received accolades and Gallery representation with sales to Hospitals, commercial projects and collectors throughout the States. I continue to paint, teach, and tenaciously study past masters. Now having fun is a priority, I am motivated to create a new body of work. These paintings will be a continuance of ideas developed back in college but with a more educated approach.