Call to Paradise by Mike Massengale Poster

Call to Paradise is a series of paintings that represent poster art of the 1940’s and the 1950’s. I use a series of S curves similar to that of cartoonist to create movement and rhythm though out the composition and figures, much like the wall murals of Thomas Hart Benton. The colors in the images blend the backgrounds and figures together to build visual interest. Many other artists state that my color work is that of Van Gogh. Just like him, I flip my values so that there is tension between forms. Some of the painting strokes are broad while many are very thin and detailed. Art Buyers (and art lovers) will see the symbolic stories of yesterday and today. The series is about relaxing and enjoying the moment. This poster is for sale, so if you’d like to purchase the painting just click on the buy artwork button below.