"Village of Leveque"

A painting I just did of a village where the Deaf people lived.  This is the place where I realized of the changes that is to take place in my life.  Being Deaf and knows signing I was accepted right away by this deaf community and was able to sign with them.  I worked there two days on my last mission trip and will go back to work again.  There is something about this community where they embraced me with their love, spirit, and their stories with me.  I will never forget this incredible experience I have had with them.  God has called me to be a Missionary and Humanitarian to the people there in the Village of Leveque.  This painting is 18" X 24" oil on canvas and is available for sale.  All sales from my art proceed 100% will goes toward the mission "Bringing Love to Haiti"

Painting of "Tamalyon"

While serving in Haiti last November - I met a Deaf lady there who lives in the Village of Leveque in Haiti where the deaf poplulation lived.  I was so impressed with her and about her story of her life.  She is one of the many who is struggling each day not knowing how she is to survive each day but she place so much faith in God that she will overcome.  I was so inspired when the photographer who happen to be with me said I should paint a portrait of her from his photograph so I did.  This is my first portrait I have done in many years and was happy to see the results of it.  I will be painting more of Haiti related theme to promote my mission to serve again.

"Moving Forward"

30" X 40" Oil on Canvas

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."

Sometimes many of us when we are face with problems such as health, death of loved ones, divorce, unemployment, and more.......we are inclined to think there is no hope anymore.  By leaning on God and learning and listening to what He has to say during our difficult times we are able to move forward and be useful and helpful to those who are hurting.

Just completed a new oil painting "Haitian Surfers". It is 24" X 30" oil on canvas.  It is on diplayed at George's On The Town in Georgetown.  100% proceeds from the sale of all artworks by Micheal Hammons will goes toward "Bringing Love to Haiti"

About the Artist

Micheal G. Hammons
Round Rock, Texas, United States

Born and raised in the Panhandle of Texas, Micheal moved to Round Rock, Texas in 1988. He has a BFA in Graphic Design and an Interior Decorating Diploma. From 1986-1988, Micheal attended West Texas A&M where he pursued graduate studies toward a MFA in Fine Art and a minor in Art History. He also attended Austin Community College where he received his certificate in America Sign Language.

Full of vibrant color and striking depth, Hammons’ art captures the special hues hiding just beneath the surface. Micheal unearths the purples and reds in a morning sunrise over Palo Duro Canyon; the vast spectrum of color in a moon drenched orchard on a clear starry night; the vibrant greens and yellows of a birch-filled forest just before Fall. His most popular style is his spiritual series which he truly enjoys doing and is widely collected by many throughout this region.

Whether it be abstract, illustration, plein-aire or realism, Hammons’ work is distinctive and full of detail with a great deal of passion and energy residing in each piece. An award-winning visual artist, Micheal is equally at home with watercolor, acrylic and oil. His favorite subjects are landscapes, urbanscapes architectural concepts and realism.

When asked why he utilizes so many styles and techniques, Micheal states his philosophy is that growing as a visual artist is a never-ending process. Unlike many artists whose work is easily recognizable, Hammons does not want to be stereotyped into a certain subject matter or media. He believes that, as a professional artist, it is exciting and educating to experiment with different creative processes, otherwise, an artist will never grow and the work will become dull and uninspired.

Hammons is the President of Art Center of Williamson County where he also teaches art classes. He also teaches Outdoor Landscape Painting Workshops and “Art Uncorked” Ladies Night.

Micheal is a member of Critique Circle. He is also starting a new mission called “Bringing Love to Haiti”  where he will serve as a missionary and humanitairian for the Village of Leveque (Deaf Community) in Haiti. Micheal is Deaf but is able to communicate with both hearing and the deaf using ASL. His work is currently on display at Ministering Physicians - Round Rock, Texas; Texas State University, Round Rock, Texas, George’s On The Town - Georgetown, Texas. In his spare time, Micheal enjoys sculpting, home remodeling, swimming, bicycling, motorcycling and being involved with the Deaf Community. He has a studio in his home which he shares with his wife, Linda, and their four dogs.

Pencil Drawing of Pears

I always enjoyed doing pencil drawings.  I tell my students that it is important to be able to draw well if you want to do an excellent paintings.  This is one example of drawing I did with one of my student.

"Serenity in Blue"

Once in awhile I take a break from doing realism painting and do abstract.  I really enjoyed the challenge of coming up with design and colors along with texture and movement in abstract.  This painting  measured 30" X 40" Oil on canvas.

"Escape"

Another demonstration of watercolor that I will be teaching next week. 

"Are You Kidding Me?"

Another pencil drawing I just completed two weeks ago.  It is nice to take a break from painting and work with pencils.  I stressed so much to my students - draw well and you can paint well.  I loved the expression on this face. Enjoy!

Watercolor of Tropical Paradise

It has been awhile since I have blog - been busy with teaching and going back to school. I did a watercolor demo for a student a while back and thought I would share this with you all.  I wanted to created a feeling of casual and loose environment so this is what I came up with.  I wish I could be there right now.  Thank you for viewing this.

Pencil Drawing of Tree

This is a pencil drawing I have started years ago and came across it the other day and decided to finish it.  I stressed to my students the importance of working with pencils before learning to paint.  Using pencils as a medium is so convenient when traveling or just need to relax practicing. 

"Pittman's Retreat"

This commissioned painting was just completed two days ago.  The client send me a photo of their cabin in Durango, Colorado and I used the photo to created the painting.  The backdrop and the aspens in the painting is magnificient!  Loved those colors!  Happy to say the client was awe and is giving it to his wife for Christmas.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Art Exhibition

Everyone is invited to see the latest of the "Spiritual Series Paintings" by Micheal Hammons.  The painting above "Twelve Disciples" is one of the seven that is on display at The Daily Grind Coffee Shop - 16238 Ranch Road 620 - Round Rock (Brushy Creek area) during the month of August.  All of the art works is for sale. Come on in and enjoy!

"Sanctuary"

Just completed another painting for an upcoming exhibition. "Sanctuary" acrylic on canvas is measured 24" X 30" I find that when there is a church building especially in the mountains or the hills - there is something peaceful about it. To see more of Micheal's Spiritual Paintings go to www.mhammonsart.com

"River of Life Two"

I have just completed this painting "River of Life Two" It is similar to the first one I've sold years ago and decided to do another one with a river and cottonwoods which is common in New Mexico.  This painting is done in acrylic and is measured 16" X 20" and will be on display at an upcoming exhibition in August.

"Franklin Mountains 2"

Second Painting of "Franklin Mountains" using more looser style than my first one.  I also put in more bolder colors within this painting and after finishing it I am happy to say I like this one better than the first one.  This painting is measured 30" X 30" and will be for sale in the gallery soon.

"Sean"

Just completed a drawing of a pug with one of my student.  I stressed to my students the importance of drawing and how they are the foundation to a good painting.  I named this portrait "Sean" after my  great son-in-law!!

"No Man Knows"

Just completed a 11.5" X 48" painting of "No Man Knows".  This is of my first long canvas for a Spiritual Series Paintings.  When this was done - it was just in time from all the rumors about the world coming to an end May 21st.  Being a Christian myself I knew that wasn't going to happen as in the bible - Mark 13: 32-33.  No man knows, not even Jesus or the angels knows.  So this is where the name of the painting came from.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers especially to my mom, my mother-in-law, my Aunt Margaret who is now in Heaven celebrating and to my lovely wife who is the best!!!  Just completed this painting 9" X 12" oil on panel.  I wanted this piece to be featured on this special day because it is so peaceful and full of life.  Thank you moms! 

"Twelve Disciples"

This is the second painting I entered in the competition - my favorite of the two.  It is measured 24" X 36" oil on canvas. The twelve poplar trees in this piece represent the twelve disciples in the Bible whose role is to carry a message of hope to people around the world.  The foliage of diverse sizes and levels in the painting represents people of all faiths; the different races and opinions; the diversity that makes the world interesting and unique. The main structure represents the church or the sanctuary where everyone is invited to gather and learn from each other; a place that offers rest for the weary, help for the lost, food for the hungry, help for all. The blue door on the building represents calm and relaxation. The moon, which is larger than normal, provides a bright light to show the way. The artist uses many colors in this painting, but is careful to make sure that they all relate to each other and co-exist well in the painting together.