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Michael Schaffer (1955-) American
P40763@aol.com
PRIMARY MEDIUMS:
Oil and acrylic on canvas
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS:
The works of Michael Schaffer are on display in these cities in California– Irvine, Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palm Desert, Burbank, Sacramento, and Carmichael.
EXHIBITIONS:
Since 1985, Michael Schaffer has had solo and group shows in New York City, NY, throughout California including Irvine, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Pacific Palisades, Sacramento, and Auburn.
AWARDS:
Award of Merit - 1997 California Works, California State Fair, Sacramento CA
Award of Merit - 2003 California Works, California State Fair, Sacramento CA
Honorable Mention - 2003 Summer Splash Show - Hillel
Award of Merit - 2006 California Works, California State Fair, Sacramento CA
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES:
In May of 2002,Michael Schaffer attended an advanced art workshop in Majorca, Spain. The instructor, Leigh Hyams, was a University of California at Berkeley Art Department faculty member, as well as an internationally exhibited artist.
The workshop lasted 10 days and focused on the process of reinvigorating the artist’s inner perspective and the creative process.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT:
Exploring the realms of color, texture, drama, and feelings are the main ingredients of my art work. To inspire the viewer to deal with the issues presented to him is my goal. To inspire the viewer to interpret and react is my passion. I hope you have been inspired...or at least have an opinion. Art and life have many of the same ingredients for us to enjoy.
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