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For information about commission paintings by Michael Tickner, please contact us.
Michael Tickner was born in London, England in 1947. His artwork was first exhibited at the Passmore Art Gallery when he was 8 years old. He was accepted into the prestigious London School of Fine Art after graduating from High School with honours. It was not until he emmigrated to Canada in 1975 that he began painting on a professional level. He painted under the brush name of Granville, his grandmother's maiden name, for over 12 years. During this time Michael painted impressionist paintings done with palette knife and ink washes. He then spent three years doing detailed pen and ink drawings. He swithced to his own name and on July 19th, 1987, he went into his studio with the intention of painting a new style that he would continue with for the rest of his life. Since that important day, he has been developing what he calls the language of his style. The use of bright colours has continued from the start as Michael was determined that his paintings be of a high energy to uplift the viewer. He has taken a primitive style, which by definition is blocks of colours surrounded by a line, but is very flat; into a style that has depth and perspective. In essence he has created a new style. We have noticed that some other artists are now copying him, which is always a compliment.
Michael Tickner's work is available in original paintings (He is presently taken commisssions), limited edition prints, posters and art cards.
In the Spring of 2003, the Vancouver Olympic Bid Committee used two of Michael Tickner's images in a special signed and numbered print, as part of the final bid presentation package to the I. O. C. Members in Prague. Since then, his original paintings have become even more sought after. Michael Tickner's One Man Show in the Spring was very successful. After finishing two commission pieces he will be doing new West Coast images for new limited edition giclee prints and also new images for Christmas cards. He will be pleased to do commission paintings after that, but will need to be booked.
Michael painted one of the orca whales for the "Orcas In The City" project sponsored by the B. C. Lions Society. It was a fundraiser for Canuck House and Easter Seal Camps and was a very successful project in which Michael was pleased to participate.
Lions Bay Art Gallery would be pleased to answer any questions you may have about the artist. Thank you for your interest.
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