Michael Stuart Maguire

 

 

    Having immersed himself in the arts at an early age, Michael has explored portraiture, still life, and landscapes in varied mixed media. His style, through years of study and experimentation, have given rise to a unique signature style of texture and color that are truly his own. 

 

     By constantly moving to new cities, Michael spent the majority of his childhood getting accustomed to new places and faces.  As an artist, he used the exposure of varied landscapes, architecture and artwork to his creative advantage.  Michael now makes his home in Atlanta, living and working on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.  "The river is my soul; it constantly inspires me to see more in life than what's laid out in front of me.  I approach my work with the same philosophy, to inspire people to see and to feel more than the obvious."

 

    Michael’s signature “Blue Line” can be found in almost all of his creations, suggesting a “life-line” of sorts, from the artistic expression of life to reality. In this line, he has chosen to use a shade of turquoise blue that purposely contrasts with “what goes with” in the painting…suggesting the yin and yang of life and everything we feel and experience.  Hence, the cold blue subtly makes the eye appreciate the warmer tones of the work, just as the rain makes us appreciate the sun, or cold makes us appreciate warmth.

 

     A successful illustrator, graphic designer, and painter, Michael graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta and has extensive media experience. Michael is most noted for his series of captivating Georgia landscapes and dream-like Neo-Classical paintings.  These, and other works, have expanded Maguire’s recognition to the national level.  The work of Michael Maguire work can be found in galleries throughout the United States and are part of numerous private collections, publishing houses, health care facilities, and multi-million dollar corporations.