MICHAEL WHELAN

SUSPENSION (2008) by Michael Whelan

A small oil study done as a warmup one morning, later finished off in some limited color as seen here.

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THE DIVINING HEART (2005) by Michael Whelan

Acrylic on Canvas - 36" x 24"

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GLIMPSE (1992) by Michael Whelan

Acrylic on Canvas - 48" x 36"

I think this is the first time I used the red glass heart as a symbol for the immediate and/or material possessions. While focused on the heart, she has turned her back to the light of Beauty and Hope behind the wall.

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DELICATE BALANCE (2014) by Michael Whelan

8" x 8” - Acrylic on Panel

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ASYLUM (2001) by Michael Whelan

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WATCHTOWER (1999) by Michael Whelan

Acrylic on Panel - 28" x 22"

While the figure in the tower was watching her TV, the tide came in and then receded, taking her boat and ruining her ladder in the process. Now she’s stranded…

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THE ISLAND (2007) by Michael Whelan

Acrylic on Panel - 30” x 40”

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