Michael Porten Portrait Paintings

Circular acrylic portrait on wood exploring migration, longing, and imagined belonging through the interplay of language, color, and symbolic form. Currency #257 by Natasha Lelenco ...

Circular contemporary portrait in acrylic on wood exploring identity, migration, and belonging through symbolic inscription and sculptural form. Currency #259 by Natasha Lelenco por...

Circular acrylic portrait on wood exploring memory, migration, and the silent narratives that shape personal identity. Currency #254 by Natasha Lelenco presents a detailed male prof...

This silver-ground circular portrait by Natasha Lelenco reflects on transformation, migration, and personal renewal through the symbolism of the coin and the intimacy of portraiture....

Circular contemporary portrait in acrylic on wood exploring migration, identity, and emotional memory through symbolic inscription and sculptural form. This collectible contemporary ...

This piece belongs to the first series of 6 large coins created by Natasha Lelenco in 2019, starting from the concept of the "face" and incorporating a floral background inspired by ...

An early painting from 1991 by Kim Frohsin. Figurative self portrait with complex coloration (burgundy, gold, pale blue) and indigo cast shadow. Heavy acrylic on masonite panel. 18 x...

“Sistas” is a portrait collection of strong, intelligent women who look capable of taking on and managing whatever life has to hand them. That they are visually beautiful is actually beside the point for Henry has managed to capture in paint their inner beauty flowing from their eyes and features. Henry has sensitively revealed each individual’s personality. These are women you want to know and from whom you want to feel their power. Henry says that, “Painting is like breathing for me. I do so daily and appreciate my gift and ability. Perfection drives me as I create each piece. It must be unique. It must stand out, and is not complete until that special quality is achieved in my eyes.” Being able to create is an essential part of my life. It is an extension of my innermost thoughts and imagination. My primary focus of art is realism--using oils and acrylics. Occasionally, I switch mediums and design and build three dimensional pieces. Working mixed mediums, I use various wood, metal and paint, thus allowing me to achieve the visual effects I am looking for. Many of my pieces have been derived from my attraction to Art Deco and Ethnic designs. I am not satisfied until each piece, regardless of the medium or size, has reached the highest possible level of aesthetic quality and craftsmanship I can give it. I have enjoyed creating art since childhood. While a student at Martin Luther King Jr. high school in Detroit, I created and presented a portrait to then Mayor Coleman A. Young. A scholarship from Center for Creative Studies now the College for Creative Studies afforded me the opportunity to work towards and receive a BA in Fine Arts. Faculty and graduates of CCS include Richard Jerzy, Harry Bertoia, Doug Chaing (currently director of Lucas Film), Stephen Dinehart (game maker, writer, designer connected with The David Lynch Foundation), Tyree Guyton (international artist), Herb Babcock, Jerome Feretti, Kevin Siembieda (writer, designer and publisher of role-playing games), Renee Radell, Philip Pearlstein, Charles McGee (nationally recognized African American sculptor of animal and dancing spirits), Philip Pearlstein (2000 Honorary Doctorate, Modern Realism style), John Louis Krieger (American Modern), William Girard (American Modern), and Charles Culver. Mr. Heading understands the joy found in art and how it affects a young person's heart. He has shared his love for art as a mentor/teacher at the Virgil L. Carr Center in Detroit, Michigan. Students not only grew in their art experience, but also exhibited at the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Winning the 2013 MI Great Artist Competition was an honor for Mr. Heading. He is thankful to Park West Gallery owner Albert Scaglione and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson for the opportunity. Mr. Heading has been featured on ASPIRE TV, shows at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the National Conference of Artists and other numerous galleries. In addition, he is a book illustrator. His murals create a beautiful focal point and conversation piece on the walls of homes, churches and health care facilities. His art and furniture is enjoyed and treasured by collectors across the United States and Canada. Kohei Suzuki, the former Mayor of Toyota City, Japan has a box designed by Henry. Mr. Heading's work is part of the major TCF Convention Center's permanent collection located in the downtown business district in Detroit, Michigan. His first attempt at mosaic tile was creating a Tiger sculpture to benefit the Detroit Tigers...

Acrylic painting on wood panel Inspired by the new feeling of Spring Additional information: Acrylic paint on Board 50 H x 40 W x 1 D cm (19.69 x 15.75 x 0.39 in) Sold unframed Ima...

Portrait on yellow background with Spanish text, painted on circular wood, exploring value, belonging, and the politics of visibility. Currency #246 is an acrylic painting on a circ...

Circular acrylic portrait on wood exploring memory, identity, and presence through figurative realism and poetic inscription. Currency #262 by Natasha Lelenco portrays a woman in pr...

This blue-toned circular painting by Natasha Lelenco reflects on resilience, identity, and collective strength through a minimalist visual language and symbolic inscription. Currenc...