michelle bickford

Available at: The Modern M gallery

2012-02-22T21:02:00.000-08:00

"Bamboo Lounge"
16" x 19"

"Mermaid Cove 2"
28 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Favorites revisited

2012-01-31T19:36:00.000-08:00

Since I have been so busy with art commissions and gallery submissions, I have decided to post some of my art from when I first began creating my work in 3D. You can see how the shapes float just a bit above the actual background and graphic elements which gives everything added dimension.

Sold

2011-12-27T14:32:00.000-08:00

"Adrift In An Asteroid Field"
by Ford
Measures 15 1/2" long x 6 1/2" tall
Vintage blond wood frame with black and gold accents.
Acrylic on Masonite.

Sold: "Time For A Cocktail"

2011-12-18T12:12:00.000-08:00

"Time For A Cocktail"
by Ford
Measures 7 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide
Vintage dark oak frame.
Acrylic on Masonite.

This is a small yet elegant piece. The background was inspired by the architectural illustrations of the 1950's and 1960's and is one of my top favorite styles to paint.

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2011-12-06T22:26:00.000-08:00

"Sandscape Oasis"
by Ford
Measures: 15" wide x 12" tall x 1 1/2 deep
Acrylic on Masonite.
Vintage wood frame

This painting was inspired by the bottled sand art from the 1970's.

SOLD

2011-11-30T11:02:00.000-08:00

"Intergalactic Worlds Fair Portal"
Measures 11" wide x 23" tall
Custom made satin black textured frame.

If I could go back in time…

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2011-11-26T19:31:00.000-08:00

"Molecule Control Room"
Measures 9" wide x 21" tall
Custom made satin black textured frame.

This piece was inspired by the rides of Disney's Tomorrowland. I imagined that this is how it looked behind the scenes of Monsanto's "Inner Space" ride as all of the well as the others fantastic retro Disney rides of days gone by.

SOLD: "Time Bender"

2011-11-25T18:57:00.000-08:00

Finally able to create another in my Time Portal series I started back in April. This one came about from a small piece I created as a special thank you to one of my special clients.

SOLD
"Time Bender"
Measures 10 1/2" wide x 12 1/2" tall
Textured Satin Black frame.
Acrylic on Masonite.

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2011-11-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

"Relaxing City Drive"
Measures 21 1/2" wide x 6 3/4" tall
Vintage dark teal green frame.

"Out For A Leisurely Stroll"

2011-11-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

"Out For A Leisurely Stroll"
10 3/4" wide x 22 1/2" tall
Acrylic on Masonite
Vintage frame with a customized stone finish.

Sneek peek…

2011-11-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

"Out For A Leisurely Stroll"
10 3/4" wide x 22 1/2" tall

I painted this with a 1950s / 1960s architectural illustration feel mixed with an abstract flair. I have always loved the beautiful retro architecture drawings of that era and really enjoy being able to express myself through it.

SOLD

2011-11-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

"Mr. Farnsworth's commissioned art sculpture
for the downtown library."

Measures 6 1/2" wide x 24" tall
Mixed media on Masonite with a custom made satin black textured frame.

…I like to imagine that I myself am actually standing there looking at my sculpture.

The Latest: "Underwater Sculpture Garden"

2011-11-01T20:24:00.000-07:00

"Underwater Sculpture Garden"
Measures 35" wide x 8" tall
Mixed media on Masonite.

This piece was inspired by the 1964/65 Worlds Fair and a mix of the original Planet Of The Apes movie "what-if" scenario. The sculpture structure floats 1/4" above the painting. Custom made frame with a satin black textured finish.

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2011-10-17T18:52:00.001-07:00

"Heated Pool Included"
15 1/2" wide x 17 3/4" tall
Mixed media on Masonite.

This is the first piece I have been able to post since finishing my art for the Harold Golen Gallery show with my arty buddy El Gato Gomez. The sign is raised and floats 1/4" off of the painting. Vintage frame customized with the look of stone.

These pieces are available through the Harold Golen gallery.

2011-09-10T09:50:00.003-07:00

"Starmaker" 15 1/2" x 22"

"Moon Birds" 22 1/2" x 12"

"Nebulous" 7" x 25"

"Waiting For The Shuttle" 10" x 12"

"Intergalactic World's Fair" Art Show pieces at the Harold Golen Gallery.

Intergalactic World's Fair Art Show at the Harold Golen Gallery

2011-09-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

Show runs September 10th - October 1st

I am very proud to announce my first gallery show with my super fantastic arty buddy El Gato Gomez at the Harold Golen Gallery. It is in Miami Beach FL so if your in town stop on in for a breath of fresh art!

"Fireworks on Mars"

2011-06-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

"Fireworks on Mars"
Framed: 18 1/2" x 31 1/2"
SOLD

Calder-inspired art for Elroy Art Gallery in Portland OR

2011-06-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

"Calderville"
12" x 14" Acrylic on Masonite

Elroy Artspace, a Gallery of Modern Art

"The Time Portal"

2011-04-20T11:11:00.000-07:00

"The Time Portal"
Measures 11 1/2" wide x 16" tall
SOLD

"Golden Sunset"

2011-04-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

"Golden Sunset"
Measures 9 1/2" wide x 31 1/2" tall
SOLD

"Aqua Lab"

2011-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

"Aqua Lab"
Measures 9" wide x 21" tall
SOLD

Shipped to the Harold Golen Gallery in Miami

2011-03-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

"Liquid Moon"
21" tall x 9 1/4" wide
SOLD

"Big City Stroll"
7"x 5"
SOLD

Art for the Harold Golen Gallery/Mod Miami show

2011-03-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

Also Featuring:
Natt Reed, Aaron Marshall, Alex Meyer, Mark Pilon,
El Gato Gomez, John Kissee, Sam Gambino, Susannah Mosher, Joe Vitale, Donella Vitale, Robert Jimenez, Ken Bernstein

"Moon With A View"
8 1/4' x 16 1/4"
SOLD

"Midnight Stroll"
11" x 12 1/2"
SOLD

"Farthest East Of Eden"

2011-03-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

"Farthest East Of Eden"
Framed: 15 1/2" x 18 1/2"
SOLD

"Aquaus"

2010-09-30T12:41:00.000-07:00

"Aquaus"
Measures 21" x 25"
SOLD

"Meet Me Under The Lava Lamp"

2010-09-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

"Meet Me Under The Lava Lamp"
15 3/4" x 17 1/2"

What is the name of the artist that designed this guy?!!?

2010-08-26T16:04:00.000-07:00

It is someone from the 1950s and IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!

...the closest name I can think of is Robert Guidi.

"Space Lab"

2010-07-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

"Space Lab"
Measures 14 1/2" x 7 3/4"
SOLD

"Night Birds"

2010-07-21T17:26:00.000-07:00

"Night Birds"
Measures 21 1/4" x 9 1/4"

"Sculpture House"

2010-07-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

"Sculpture House"
Measures 36" x 9"
SOLD

"Inner City"

2010-07-20T14:30:00.000-07:00

"Inner City"
Measures 9" x 11"
SOLD

Actually my favorite arty friends purchased this which is funny because they actually inspired this piece. Here is the work I adore from El Gato Gomez.

"Mister X"

2010-07-20T14:22:00.001-07:00

"Mister X"
Measures 9 1/4" wide x 21 1/4" tall
SOLD

"Rum Tiki"

2010-07-20T14:06:00.000-07:00

"Rum Tiki"
Measures 9 3/4" x 11 3/4"
SOLD

"Sector 4"

2010-07-20T13:34:00.000-07:00

"Sector 4"
Measures 16 1/2" x 18 1/2"
SOLD

"Mr. Farnsworth's commissioned art sculpture for the downtown buildings elevator lobby."

2010-07-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

or: "I will meet you by the giant pork chop and ham sculpture promptly a 6."

Measures 11 3/4" x 22 3/4"
SOLD

"Leisurely Tiki Stroll"

2010-07-20T13:25:00.001-07:00

"Leisurely Tiki Stroll"
Measures 12 3/4" x 14 3/4"
SOLD

"Inner City Twilight"

2010-07-20T12:57:00.000-07:00

"Inner City Twilight"
Measures 16 1/2" x 18 1/2"
SOLD

New piece for the Harold Golen Gallery Tiki Art Show

2010-06-09T12:44:00.000-07:00

"Tiki Party"
12"x14"
SOLD

Participating Artists:

SHAG, DEREK YANIGER, JOE VITALE, KIRSTEN EASTHOPE, NETHERLAND, DONNELA VITALE, ATOMOS, SCOTT SCHEIDLY, LUIS DIAZ, SHERILL ANNE GROSS, N! SATTERFIELD, DAWN FRAISER, DAVE BURKE, TIKI TONY, JOHN KISSEE, HEATHER WATTS, SAM GAMBINO, DAVID PARISE, CRAZY AL EVANS, ROD NORTH, ROBB HAMELL, BOSKO, SKOT OLSEN, MARC PAPER SCISSOR, KEN BERNSTEIN,
LISA PETRUCCI, TOM FOWNER, DOUG HORNE, SUSANNAH MOSHER, MITCH O'CONNELL, MOOKIE, JASON SNYDER, KEN RUZIC

June 10th, Thursday 5-7:30pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
(Only time to see the art show with no cover is Opening Night)

During Hukilau 2010
located at:

Bahia Mar Beach Resort
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 764-2233

My art has been featured on 1950s Atomic Ranch House's blogspot

2010-04-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

They blog about some pretty cool stuff so I am VERY honored.

"Omega Man"

2010-04-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

"Omega Man"
8 1/2" x 17 1/2"
SOLD

"Discovering The Oxygen Machine"

2010-03-15T19:30:00.000-07:00

"Discovering The Oxygen Machine"
11" x 23"
SOLD

"Birdland Oasis"

2010-03-15T19:24:00.000-07:00

"Birdland Oasis"
24 3/4" x 7 1/2"
SOLD

"Guest House Oasis"

2010-03-15T19:10:00.000-07:00

"Guest House Oasis"
36" x 9"
SOLD

"Starbase Odyssey"

2010-03-15T18:55:00.000-07:00

"Starbase Odyssey"
9 3/4" x 26 1/2"
SOLD

"A Car in every Interplanetary Garage"

2009-12-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

"A Car in every Interplanetary Garage"
35 1/2" x 8 1/4"
SOLD

"Cocktail Party"

2009-10-06T18:39:00.001-07:00

"Cocktail Party"
Measures 49" x 13"
SOLD

"Moonlight Rendezvous"

2009-10-06T18:33:00.000-07:00

"Moonlight Rendezvous"
20" x 18"
SOLD

"Interstellar Road Trip"

2009-09-26T10:29:00.000-07:00

"Interstellar Road Trip"
9" x 22"
SOLD

"Quasar Nights"

2009-05-23T15:25:00.000-07:00

"Quasar Nights"
7 1/4" x 16 1/4"
SOLD

"Lunar Hideaway"

2009-05-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

"Lunar Hideaway"
15 3/4" x 20"
SOLD

This is another favorite of mine. I painted this while I was listening to Roxy Music's "Avalon". Brian Ferry's voice has a nice hypnotic effect so the brain can just relax while the hands do the work.

"Mobius"

2009-05-06T06:12:00.000-07:00

"Mobius"
10" x 12"
SOLD

"Solaris"

2009-04-30T08:12:00.000-07:00

"Solaris"
11 1/2" x 9 3/4"
SOLD

"Atlantis"

2009-04-29T08:10:00.000-07:00

"Atlantis"
Framed: 22" x 11"
SOLD

"City Drive"

2009-04-14T08:02:00.000-07:00

"Proteus Summer"

2009-04-08T17:55:00.000-07:00

"Proteus Summer"
24 1/2" x 10 1/2"
SOLD

Michael Harrington...

2009-02-13T07:38:00.000-08:00

Found this on PaintBlog while looking for more info on Amy's paintings below. Good mix of moody architecture and emotionless human content which creates such eye catching tension.

Alika Cooper

2009-01-19T20:24:00.000-08:00

I really really like how simply complex Alika Cooper's work is... which is not an easy feat.

Maxine Helfman...

2008-08-27T16:19:00.000-07:00

I was originally drawn to Maxine Helfman's work when I tripped across the super cool arty kids magazine called small. It had a rather macabre children's fashion photo layout and I thought she has some, for lack of a better phrase, REAL BALLS to not have children laughing... and smiling... and being told how their face should look. The rest of her work is just as intriguing with a touch of mystery to help suspend any subject she address

"Lets Stay in Tonight"

2008-08-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

"Lets Stay in Tonight
23 1/4" tall x 11" wide.
SOLD

"Mystery Blue"

2008-08-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

"Mystery Blue"
10" x 19"

Refreshing

2008-08-11T07:51:00.000-07:00

"Soda Pink"
20" x 7"
SOLD

"DOUBLE POP"
20" x 12"
SOLD

…

2008-07-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

3 foot cocktail party

2008-06-28T08:07:00.001-07:00

3' x 1'
SOLD

One of my favorites...

2008-06-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

It was VERY fun to paint and is MUCH more detailed in person.

A little thank you…

2008-06-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

This is a little thank you note/painting on masonite that I painted for Clive Barker. He is a very nice and an amazing brain. He has been painting GIANT paintings for years and to see them up close is a whole new experience.

Custom request...

2008-06-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 separate art groupings I created for some peeps in Portland.

New Art for the Florida Tiki Show...

2008-06-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

This is what I have been so busy with. "After the Luau, his and hers" They are 2 separate pieces and each measure 2 feet x 1 foot so the art totals 2' x 2'. They are going to be the the Harold Golen Gallery in Miami Florida starting June 12th.

Wil Wheaton and his amazing clown sweater.

2008-05-20T18:57:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is Wil aka Wesley Crusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation". I am impressed by his finding and the actual wearing of this gem in public as well as his many talents. (There is also a whole page of others wearing the same sweater if you can handle it.)

More new art...

2008-05-08T07:23:00.001-07:00