Sunset Grill
Imagine a place -- warm and cozy, filled with familiar, friendly faces, good food for the asking and libations of your choosing. Music to soothe even the weariest of troubled souls and an atmosphere that welcomes anyone who walks in the front door. Hear the distant rumble of the ocean tide and feel the warmth of the setting sun as its rays reflect through the windows putting an end to the day.
Such are the makings of an artist’s fancy --- and fantasy. Contemporary painter Michael Flohr’s “Sunset Grill” is just such a fictitious scenario, yet one that has played countless times in his personal reality. He effortlessly captures these timeless moments in a painting that is ambiguous yet familiar.
He successfully renders a welcoming place were we all have been before – and hope to go again. And again you will -- for each time you glance at this beautiful work of art, you will be drawn to the comfort of old friends, the tranquility of leisure time and ultimately, nourish your soul. With an endless palette of color applied like a tapestry of texture, Flohr furiously replays these simple moments in his mind, capturing all the nuances of pleasure and satisfaction, warmth and relaxation. Through depth of color and composition we are drawn into the scene.
The figures in the forefront seem to relish in the silent reverie of the moment. Perhaps contemplating the day, or just being. Come in. Have a seat. And enjoy the peaceful, easy feeling of just being with Michael Flohr.
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