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.

Cherry Blossoms 24 x 30 - click to view large

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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

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.

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Western Oil Painting Gallery On-Line

Eric imparts the same sense of place, emotion and story to his historical western oil paintings as he does to his landscapes from around the world. View some recent works and pieces sold at auctions in the Western Art Gallery. Go Now

Mission San Juan Capistrano 36x48 oil sold in January 2011 - High Noon Auction (Mesa, AZ) for $16,000

Intruder Alert 36x48 oil sold in June 2011 - Brian Liebel's Old West Auction (Denver, CO) for $16,000

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

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