Michael Williams @ Canada

Michael Williams new paintings are energetic, and bold. On display are paintings that do not take painting too seriously, which is a relief. Painting is freed from it's cultural restraints, and the artist explores a world of fantasy doodles and beautiful colored washes made with an airbrush. Canada gallery comes off showing the art world that art can be kind of fun when it stops taking itself too seriously.

The paintings have a certain surfer board patina, which adds to the fun aspect. The effect of the airbrush is striking at first, seeing something unexpected and then wondering how it was done. The fact that these are painted as well makes it all the more fun. They look like they could easily be drawn, but since they are painted it displays the skill of the artist. To make a painting look like a drawing is a rare gift.