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MICHAEL SPEARS

MODERN 
IMPRESSIONIST

Michael Spears' oil paintings originate from concepts drawn from his life experiences with family, friends, entertainment, and his love of the outdoors.

Raised in Washington, D.C..
Spears attended the Corcoran School of Art for three years before enrolling at The Washington Technical Institute, where he received an Associate of Arts degree.

   
'Michael Spears'
Born in Bristol, Virginia
Nov.,26 1946

Always an avid oil painter, Spears was also a graphics designer at the General Accounting Office (GAO) before pursuing a publishing career.  He became Founder/Publisher of Washington Living Magazine, where he developed his skills as a businessman and photographer.

Spears says of his work, "I love bold and vivid color in my paintings with strong design elements and images.  My concepts always come from experiences and situations that have left a distinct impression upon me.  I try to capture the feel and essence of these experiences." 


About
MICHAEL BILLUPS
DOB Dec.,18, 1948 
Washington, DC
Art Education:
Three year major in Fine Art at Mckinley Tech in Washington, DC under the tutelage of renowned artist Sam Gilliam. Studied Commercial and Advertising Art at the Washington Technical Institute in Washington, DC.

Background:
An active pursuit of an art career began in 1993, with a commission from the Rockville/Montgomery Co. Chapter of the SCLC, for the 30 year March on Washington annaverisity. Various commissions have followed, including the present project for Icon Collector's Editions to paint campus scenes from the Historical Black Colleges and Universities around the country.

Shows and Exhibits:
One man;  Marlboro Gallery, Prince George's Community -College Largo, MD /Attitude Exact -Washington,DC/Art Atrium II -Portsmouth,VA /Ramee' Art Gallery -Washington,DC
Group;  Attitude Exact -Washington,DC / Mahogany Enterprises -Mitchellville, MD /Heritage Unlimited Gallery -Mitchellville, MD / Ascension Gallery -Washington, DC US federal Courthouse -Greenbelt, MD / Strathmore Hall Arts Center - Rockville, MD / Creative Partners -Bethesda, MD / Shining Sun Art Exhibit-Alexandria, VA

Collections:
Ms. Jeri Taylor- Mitchellville, MD /Mr. Barry Lester- Washington, DC/ Ms. Lynne C.Denton-Dale City, VA / Mr. Kent Amos- Montgomery Co., MD/ Mr. and Mrs. Bluett-Arlington, VA / Mr. and Mrs. Al Vaughn-Oxen Hill, MD /Ms. Cynthia Giles-Mitchellville, MD /Dr. Ester Pinder- Montgomery Co. MD/ Ms. Oliva Upshur-Washington, DC /Ms. Alison Pullins-Crofton, MD/ Mr. Paul Williams-Washington, DC /Dr. and Mrs. Gary Dennis-Washington, DC /Dr. William R. Harvey-Hampton, VA /Ms. Iyanla Vanzant-Montgomery Co. MD
 

   

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