Mitch McGee Figurative Paintings

So Do I, Layered, Stained and Painted Birch Wood Artwork by Texas Artist, Mitch McGee. This female figurative Pop Artwork is 40" Round. She is a Brunette with Green Eyes. The in...

Forever After All, Cut, Layered, Stained and Painted Birch Wood Artwork by Texas Artist, Mitch McGee. This female figurative Pop Artwork is 36" Square. She is a Brunette with Green Eyes. It is framed to 37.5x37.5. The influences for Mitch McGee's own artwork came from the style of Pop Art legend, Roy Lichtenstein, but the Houston artist, went on to create his own style and establish his unique voice. Today, his creativity exists in that space between painting and sculpture. In his Birch series, McGee uses pieces of wood, each illustrated, hand cut and stained or painted to create dimensional pieces. Each painting is filled with thick layers and subtle shadows. There is a warmth created by the imperfection of the birch and its grain that creates an emotional connection. Each painting is a labor of love, taking 40 to 50 hours or more to complete. McGee has created original works inspired by Superhero comics, Sports icons, as well as romantic moments using thick lines and bold colors to bring these scenes to life in his own way. Each artwork is filled with humor, irony, compassion or seduction. His artwork has been exhibited throughout Texas since 2001 and in New York with Elisa Contemporary Art...