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The Art of Michael Flohr - New to Central Kentucky

Michael lives and works in San Diego, CA. A gifted painter from a very young age, Michael often features his wife "Melody" in his urban scenes. We have a selection of small edition, hand embellished giclees - please come in and see these, as photographs don't do them justice!

Michael blends modern impressionistic ideals with abstract expressionism.

· Flohr derives his subject matter first hand by going to bars, restaurants and places where people meet. He will then sketch or a draw sometimes staying until late into the night to capture the right moment. Flohr will take this rendering into his studio where he will begin a painting, while trying to capture the energy felt the night before.

· Flohr executes his paintings with a strong confident brushstroke placed on the canvas in small squares. In this way his brushstrokes carefully placed with power under restraint.

· A juxtaposition of contemporary color. Flohr works in many layers of oil which creates an illusion of colors that are not actually painted onto the canvas. His masterful use of light enhances each work.

· Flohr has a great sense of compositional balance. Depth and detail can be seen from every angle.

· His style is impressionistic capturing modern day living, and abstract in color and design.

Captured Moments

22" x 17" NEW RELEASE!

Fine Art Limited Edition

195 S/N plus 25 A

A moment when something extraordinary happens, time seems to “stand still” and we’re never quite the same. The experience is eternally etched onto our hearts and in our minds. Moments like these come and go so quickly in life. So fleeting are these experiences that one can only wish to stop the clock and linger for an eternity – or at very least a few more moments. The old, romantic charm of San Francisco sets the scene. Enter a quiet stroll with someone special. Moist from the fog, the street glistens with a magical glow reminiscent of a dream.

36" x 18"

Releasing on October 30, 2009.

Happy Hour New Release!

Fine Art Limited Edition 195 plus 25 AP

30" x 20"

Join contemporary impressionist Michael Flohr as he once again endeavors to transport us to places far and near to celebrate the magical moments that can be found in the little corners of the world.

Michael Flohr's latest image takes us to "Happy Hour" at the legendary Buena Vista in San Francisco. Located across the street from Fisherman's Wharf, the city's most popular tourist destination, the Buena Vista translates to "good view" in Spanish. The Buena Vista has been a popular meeting place since 1916 when the first floor of a boarding house was converted into a saloon. It is renowned for being the home of America's first, authentic Irish Coffee (made to perfection in 1952 and still being served today).

The luminous color emanating from the windows against the soothing tones of the interior chosen from the artist's exquisite palette convince us that the Buena Vista is a perfect place to warm up from the cool breeze off the San Francisco Bay. Flohr's distinctive blend of color and imagery mix up a visual cocktail that is sure to warm the spirit and comfort the soul. The strength and vitality of the artist's painting technique captures the mood of this relaxing atmosphere as sure as any Irish Coffee could. We invite you to stop in at happy hour, have a drink and enjoy the view…the Buena Vista.