TAG Snapshots

September 12, 2011

Photography by
Carol Blackwood &
Paula Grookett

Guest Speaker: Michael Story

Born in 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin, Michael Story was encouraged to draw in his childhood and was taught by his grandfather, Ken Osgood, a professional artist. His family moved to Pennsylvania and later to South Carolina. After high school, Story began art studies at East Carolina, then transferred to the University of South Carolina, where he earned a B.F.A. degree in 1975. Later, he began freelancing, establishing himself as an illustrator and designer, but the confinements of advertising art eventually brought about a shift of interest toward fine art.

In 1981, Story enrolled in his first watercolor class with the late South Carolina artist Robert Mills. The following year he traveled to New York, where he studied pastel and oil painting with internationally known artist Daniel Greene.

Story subsequently began experiencing success in competitions and shows, developing a following of corporate collectors, private buyers, and art galleries. His love of the water and familiarity with the southern barrier islands triggered a subsequent exploration of the lowcountry as subject matter for many of his paintings. "People want to be near water, both real and imagined, as it exudes a calm that seems magical. In the studio, I’ve discovered that sense of calm often transcends the painting process when water is incorporated into the composition."

In 1994, Story began to publish limited-edition prints of his paintings while teaching, guest lecturing, and jurying art shows. Three years later, when Story signed a publishing contract with Canadian Art Prints of British Columbia, his work gained worldwide attention.

Michael gave a talk and demonstrtion on Color Mixing in Oils.

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VP: Bill Arnott	President: Stacy Morgan	Newsletter Editor: Renea Eshleman
	Hospitality: Ann Smith

Sample Worksheet for Color Studies	Color Wheel	Orange to Blue Complement Study
Green to Red Complement Study	Green to Red Complement Study 2	Orange to Blue Complement Study 2
Yellow to Purple Complement Study	Yellow to Purple Complement Study 2