Michael Jackson - Thriller painting for exhibition

This is the latest painting of Michael Jackson I just finished, featuring MJ in "Thriller" in 1983 era. I created this painting in watercolor, on 9 x 12 inches light weight watercolor paper. This is actually my first time of creating a painting in this era. What is special about this painting is in the color combination. Dominant colors here are black, blue and red with a hint of brown. I find that these colors are contrasting one another, enhancing the main subject of the painting. I find it a bit harder to paint Michael in a darker skin tone, but I enjoyed the experience. I was quite happy with the results, having received many positive comments about it.

I decided to enter the Giclee print of this particular painting in addition of Giclee print of the Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal painting in an international art exhibition. The Exhibition will take place from April 4 - May 22, 2010, at Liz Long Gallery in Chicago. This is my first exhibits as a professional artist; therefore I am quite excited about it. I will post news regarding the exhibition in next blog post and my Online Portfolio.

I have plans to participate in several more exhibition and contests, another one I am participating now is an online painting contest from Arts Deadline.Com, which is currently happening over the internet. I entered three images of my paintings of Michael Jackson in this contest. I am currently working on another piece right now, titled "Another Part Of Me". As soon as this piece is finished, I will post in in my Online Gallery. The "Michael Jackson - Thriller" painting is reproduced in Giclee Fine Art Print open edition, signed, available for sale at MJ Portrait Arts Online Store.