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| February
10, 2010
Mt. Pleasant Winery introduces new label art Mt. Pleasant Winery, Augusta, MO, will feature a watercolor painting by Michael Anderson on bottle labels and box packaging for its products in 2010. The painting depicts a view of the winery in early spring and was a "Paint The Label" award winner during the annual Augusta Plein Air event in 2008.. Chuck Dressel, winery President, said the labels will appear on their products in their stores in April. Mount Pleasant Winery was established in 1859 and maintains more than 85 acres of vines growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay grapes. The vintner operates wineries in Augusta and Branson, MO. |
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Above: Saturday At Mt. Pleasant Winery, Michael Anderson, 2008, 18" h x 24" w, Watercolor on Saunders 120lb rough. |
| October
1, 2009
Highland Arts Council poster featuring Michael Anderson painting pictured Art Calendar magazine |
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| June
22, 2009
Shrine Director's Award, Avenue of Art 2009 Bell Fountain, a watercolor
by Michael Anderson, received the Shrine Director's award at the 2009 Avenue
of Art annual art exhibition sponsored by the Gateway East Artists' Guild
. The exhibit of 163 original works of art includes drawings, paintings,
sculpture and photography on view daily at the Visitors Center at the National
Shrine Of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL through August
22.
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Shrine Bells, 14" h x 20" w. watercolor on Arches 140lb cold pressed, 2009 |
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| April
18, 2009
Art On The Square Poster Art Unveiled A watercolor painting by Michael Anderson, chosen for Art On The Square's 2009 poster, was unveiled Friday. The work is a depiction of a bird's eye view of the fair done in spring colors and with a patriotic theme. The American flags on the Public Square are featured in the scene. Art On The Square has been designated as #1 small town art festival by art fair industry publications in previous years and is featured this year in Midwest Traveler magazine. Visit Michael's booth at AOTS, May 15 -17, 2009 |
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| April
11 , 2009
Artwork At The Abbey
Michael Anderson, Shawn and Dave Cornell and Susan Rogers will be demonstrating their open air painting techniques on Saturday, April 18th. An exhibition of their artwork is on display and for sale during the month of April at the Abbey. The artists paint together each week at various locations such as Forest Park and Shaw Nature Reserve to capture special moments in nature and time. For more information visit www.missouripleinair.com |
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exhibit includes artist's notes that tell the story of each of the paintings
creation and will be on display until April 30th.
Shawn Cornell and Michael Anderson will be participating in Belleville's "Art on the Square" in May. Meet all the artists Saturday, April 18, from 9-11am and watch as they create their original versions of the great outdoors. The Abbey Espresso Bar &
Cafe, 6500 West Main Street, Belleville, IL., Coffee, Gifts
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Quality Time, 14" h x 22" w. watercolor on Arches 140lb cold pressed |
| February
10 , 2008
2009 Art In The Park Cover
Artist
Right: Michael and his painting are featured on the 2009 Art In The Park poster and other printed materials promoting the festival sponsored by the Highland Arts Council. The painting depicting the view as seen from Michael's booth was completed en plein air during the 2008 festival.
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Art In The Park 2008, watercolor on Arches 140lb cold pressed |
| November
23, 2008
Two Michael Anderson paintings included in juried Horizons exhibit at St. Louis Artists' Guild. Recipient: Eda L. Cushing Memorial Prize For Watercolor www.stlouisartistsguild.org Right: Michael receives the Eda L. Cushing Memorial Prize For Watercolor from Horizons exhibition juror Edward Boccia, November 23, 2008 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild.
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Bluff Road, Columbia, IL, watercolor |
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