Harmony is not just a concept for Michael Workman, it is the spiritual thread that twines his life and family and what he strives for in his work. The traditional values of his youth are still important to Workman. They include strong family ties and living in harmony with nature.
His paintings often have areas that are loose and abstract, leaving just enough solid space to pull in the viewer. His loose borders then provide space for the eye to fill. In a sense, the viewer participates in each painting.
At the start of his artistic career, Workman was influenced by George Ennis, who thought art should awaken an emotion in people. Workman enjoys painting livestock in rural settings. Two excellent examples are " Red Tags" and " Brood Mares" . He has a special understanding of cows, having been around them all his life. Workman's process requires the addition and subtraction of paint, letting inspiration lead until the painting is finished.
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