Perhaps the most distinctive feature of Eric Michaels' work is its international flavor. The subject matter spans four continents and both hemispheres. Painting in these various locations enables him to achieve an understanding of local light conditions and to participate in the native experience. Throughout this site, you can take a tour of the world from Eric Michaels' vision. There are galleries of past and present oils and watercolors. In addition to the landscapes, markets, and figures show here, Eric accepts commissions.

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Latest News and Events

American Landscape Oil Painting Gallery On-Line

Eric imparts the same sense of place, emotion and story to his American Landscapes

as he does to his paintings from around the world. View Now

Sold At Auction

Eric is an invited artist at prestigeous Western Art Auctions around the country. Here are just a couple of painting that have sold to collectors in the past year.

Under the Wolf Moon 18x24 oil sold in January 2013 - High Noon Auction (Mesa, AZ)

Los Cuatreros 30x40 oil sold in January 2013 - High Noon Auction (Mesa, AZ)

Eric Michaels Fine Art Book Now Available!

With paintings from around the world, this is the perfect book for any collector or fan of Eric's work. Twenty four high quality reporductions are presented in this engaging journey through distant lands. View More

The En Plein Air Zone

A free monthly newsletter by Eric Michaels with "How To's", Demonstrations, Art History and so much more. Read On-Line

Or you can subcribe to have it delievered to you by email

Watercolor Sketches For Sale

Eric Michaels' favorite tool for en plein air painting is his watercolor sketchbook. Convenient, portable and unobtrusive, a sketchbook travels with him wherever in the world he goes to paint. Back in the studio, Eric developes oil paintings from these field studies.

Now, a personally selected group of these watercolors are available for purchase. This is an excellent way to start, or add to your collection.

View Watercolors For Sale

Fine Art Prints Available
Visit the on line print gallery for a selection of Eric Michaels fine art reproductions.