About the artist
Abstract artist Michael Sole is well known for his striking depictions of the sea, coast, and mountains. Sole immerses himself in the landscapes he paints, spending weeks at a time with nothing but a fishing rod and a tent. His extensive treks through these environments provide the inspiration he brings back to his studio. Utilizing a blend of oils and acrylics — which intriguingly don't mix — Sole crafts organic patterns that result in compelling land and seascapes that straddle the line between figurative and abstract art. Fascinated by nature, especially under extreme conditions like storms, he believes that the energy in painting must match the energy of the subject. Thus, his powerful subjects like tumultuous seas are met with a robust, assertive, and confident painting style.
