Mike Rivero

Figura II, acrylic standing figurative facing right, green walking in park

2019

"Personaje" acrylic and marker on board figurative painting of man standing, by Southern California artist Mike Rivero. Painted in red, black, green, pink on a yellow background with horizontal white line on bottom portion. The colors of the figures are saturated, contrasted by a more muted palette in the background. This contrast place the figures in a protagonist’s role. Signed at bottom left and on reverse. Dated on reverse. Framed in blonde 1.75" wide frame (measures H 16", W 12" unframed). Inside the studio with Mike Rivero is quite an experience. Mike not only enjoys painting, he also enjoys sharing the knowledge of art that he has acquired over the years and his love of music. Mike was born with a natural affinity to be an artist, continuing to paint over time, and later studying with private mentors. Mike is inspired by the Bay Area Figurative Art...

"Margarita" acrylic on canvas painting by southern California artist Mike Rivero. Margarita is painted in orange, taupe, pink, navy blue and set on a mauve...

This "Personaje" by Mike Rivero is painted on a light green background stands with prominence. Inside the studio with Mike Rivero has been quite an experi...

"Personaje with Pink Line" acrylic and marker on board painting by Southern California artist Mike Rivero. "Personaje with Pink Line" is painted in red, pink, yellow, black on a yell...

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Pearls are featured in this engaging interplay of paint, pencil and textile collage. The combination of intricate detail and loose intuitive paint strokes, communicates a an ethereal...