Event Artist, Michael McFarland

Considerable number of options available. Work from easel setup--small footprint. Open for guest interaction. Often sketch guests, depending on desire of client. Paintings delivered typically 4 weeks after event. Advantage is accuracy of portraits and digital imagery allows giftware items such as candles, ornaments and more. Illustrated event booklet with guests, list of events, quotes from guests and related very popular. Printed through Shutterfly. Multiple copies may be made.

Professional artist since 1980. Corporate commissions, zoo sculptures, private commissions, event painting. I work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, clay, bronze and more. Two bachelor degrees from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio: BBA/Marketing, BFA, Graphic Design. Eleven years in advertising with nine Addy awards. Family man with wife and children.

White shirt, black pants, aqua vest, black tie and black apron imprinted with logo, when appropriate. Consults with the client first.

Two easels used as needed: One with three-foot square area needed, the other desktop size. Watercolors dry fast, minimal water, no smell. Pastel pencils no smell, minimal mess. One round piano stool for sitting; provide own lunch/drink.

I enjoy guest interaction.