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May 4, 2012 - Come see Mike for some great beverages, music and ART! Next Friday at GPAC!

March 30, 2012 - This is my latest venture for the BLUES FOUNDATION.

March 28, 2012 - 'Tis been a month when the creative bug has bitten me, 7 times.  I noticed last year I was lax in paintings of people, and especially Music People, and in that category, the Blues. I decided that a good beginning into 2012 would be a few paintings that might cause ya'll to hum.  I've also been wanting to paint a Church, that literally could inspire a style of preaching.  (Drum roll) I present              

FIRE AND BRIMSTONE
30"x36" Gallery Wrapped FOR SALE
The preacher of this little RED Church had a reputation for causing chills, and describing terrifying thrills. He would make you shiver in the his command of the English language, his tone, and his fiery rhetoric about GOD, and readings from the Bible. His speech had such Hell and Damnation in it when you left you could imagine the FIRE in the sky.

COME TO JESUS
24"X36" FOR SALE
He'd been on point all night long. His pitch, perfect, and he seemed to have the ability to hold a note for what seemed like 10-20 minutes, It was his show,.he couldn't miss tonight, everything was right on target. It was then, near the end of his solo, that he felt it,.it was a feeling like none he ever felt before,..it wasn't a Kodak moment, more like a "Come to Jesus" event.

IN THE MOMENT
LAST CALL. All he could think about was that night he was accused of being an "Energizer Bunny", he had such energy, it couldn't be just the music, it couldn't be his "High" over his mastery of the 88 Keys, what was the reason the night was so right. He just finished his shot and beer, it was the end of the night, the crowd has left,..it was him "IN THE MOMENT".

WILD STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
24"x36" FOR SALE
It was such a crowd, the heat caused by the conductivity of the music could have caused a fire. It already had it's spark, the unbelievable Stevie Ray Vaughn. He worked his way through the throng, bobbing and weaving, getting skinny and small till he was at the front of stage, just under the Man himself. He was wondering what could extinguish the flames, when he rain of sweat pouring down from the Stars on the stage. He didn't mind, this was a part of history, and he was right in the front.

ARIA
12"X30" Gallery Wrapped FOR SALE
As they left the theater, the ARIA hung in their minds. They could help but HUM the tune as they walked down the street. Without even noticing, they broke into a Waltz, they were humming the tune and dancing down the street. They didn't notice they were drawing an audience themselves, they didn't care. They were on their way to celebrate the music, by visiting their favorite Wine Bar, and by partaking in their much anticipated drink, they couldn't wait to savor a glass of "ARIA."

LADY AND THE DRAGON
24"X24" GALLERY WRAPPED SOLD
to be a t-shirt in honor of Theresa Yancy

10 to 3
12"x30" GALLERY WRAPPED
Donated to The Humane Society of Palm Beach Florida
Been sitting in the stands all day watching race after race. Loosing, you have spent a few hundred dollars on 6 loosing races,.you've been close, but not once were you on or for that matter in the money. This was your last chance, the race had begun, searching through the binoculars you chuckle, your first laugh of the day, as you are watching the tight race between the horses 10 to 3,..you notice the time is 10 to 4.

February 20, 2012 -

LOVE THE BAT and DYNASTY
24"X36'
to be displayed during the 150th Bacardi Family Gathering

2012 Bacardi

TURMOIL
24"X36"
painted for Sophia's House

INSPIRATION
12"X30"
to be auctioned at the International Blues Challenge

BANDANNA'S AND BEADS
24"x24" Gallery Wrapped Commissioned so SOLD.

CANOPY OF BLUES
24"x36" For Sale
You've taken a wrong turn, your heart is pounding in the anticipation of a road that you may recognize. Then on your right you witness a road that calms you, your pounding heart is no longer, in fact it is in the past, it is forgotten. All you can see, or feel is the nirvana, the beauty that is guarding an Autumn Canopy, filled with the colors of fall, and to strengthen the shadows there dwells the deep shade of blue. You leave your car, and begin walking all around the path, then you take steps into the beauty, an adventure in color, a path to Utopia. Instantly you forget that you are almost out of gas. 

MEETING OF TROLLEYS
24"X36" For sale
Walking down South Main in Memphis, Tennessee. You have just passed the new home of the "Blues Foundation", and your about to look in the window at "See the Difference Interiors", when you see Two Trolleys stopped right in front of you. I thought about as a children's book where the Trolleys were having a conversation about the day, the weather, and what they were going do when the work day is over. I could hear their voices along with the ding, ding of the bell. In this view you can feel the mystery hidden in the cobalt shadows as they drift along a brightly lit lavender road. You want to know what they know, you are waiting for their story.

January 20, 2012 - The first two paintings of 2012 are here! SAM GIANCANA (24"X24")... BROTHERS KENNEDY (24"X24").

January 3, 2012 - Thought ya'll might like the last ART of mine of 2011. Next some ART for 2012. Some ICONs from the 1960's, and some Blues 
ART. ABSTRACT HEARTS A, B, C, D (12"X12" - A is SOLD)... THIS WAY (18"X24 - SOLD)... FOLLOW ME (18"X24" - SOLD ).

January 2, 2012 - The Tennessee State Museum, in Nashville, Tennessee has added to it's permanent collection the painting "Rhinestone Cowboy". It's Michael P. Maness's extremely colorful painting of the Blockbuster Hit by Country Legend Glen Campbell, and penned by the Renowned Songwriter Larry Wiess.

The painting, Lois, the Director of the TN State Museum, me, and Larry Weiss, the songwriter who wrote "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Michael Patrick Maness

Giving the Story of the painting, Rhinestone Cowboy

Larry Wiess the Writer of the Glen Campbell hit Rhinestone Cowboy

Me with Larry Weiss, and Manuel, the clothing designer for the Nashville Stars.

December 12, 2011 - Fill your Christmas Gift list with ART.

Thought I'd fill ya'll in on what is new, both ART, and news about me. Last week my MOM and I took a 4 day journey. In Jackson, Tn, I painted the Broadway, and Country Superstar Gary Morris, live on stage during his Christmas Concert. The painting raised $20,000 for the Kirkland Cancer Center in Jackson. In Nashville, Larry Weiss and myself had the great honor of being placed in the permanent collection of the Tennessee State Museum.

This Friday, December 16, around 5 PM- 8 PM I'm part of an ART show being held at Danny's Midtown Framer. Participating will be David Lynch, Danny Broadway, George Hunt, and me. Beverages will be provided, and I'm thrilled to say that once again Lannie McMillan will be there providing the tunes, and setting the atmosphere.

Enclosed my latest ART, little ones 8"x10" / 11"x14" / and 12"x12" and 2 of my Pen and Ink Tributes. also enclosed is a photo of the finished Gary Morris painting.

December 10, 2011 - Chairs that were auctioned off last month at the Orpheum.

December 5, 2011 - All the below are 8"x10" and for sale... BLUE BUTTERFLY... CUP OF JOE... BRIGHT CHURCH... SUNRISE TREES... LONE COWBOY... THE ROAD HOME.

November 28, 2011 - I've been a bit busy, I'm a few paintings over 100 for the year.... JACK DANIEL'S IF YOU PLEASE (30"x40" Gallery Wrapped - FOR SALE)... BACARDI BAT (24"x24" Gallery Wrapped - SOLD)... MORNING SAIL (8"x10" - FOR SALE)... 4 TREES (8"X10" - FOR SALE)... PEACEFUL VALLEY (8"X10" - FOR SALE)... SINGLE TREE (8"X10" - FOR SALE).

November 15, 2011 - Eight new paintings for 2011, bringing this year's total to over 90! MORNING RUN (36"X48" really big painting - FOR SALE)... DOVE OF PEACE (18"X24" - FOR SALE)... 3 PALM AND A BEACH (18"X24" - FOR SALE)... CLOUDS ROLLING IN (18"X24" - FOR SALE)... ROAD TRIP (18"X24" - FOR SALE)... SOFT SERVE (18"X24" - FOR SALE)... LET'S COME TOGETHER (LOGO) (24"X36" - SOLD)... CHURCH IN THE GLEN (18"X24" - FOR SALE).

October 30, 2011 - Sometimes a plan does come together, with a lot of help from my friends.

ARTIST MIKE MANESS PAINTS "RHINESTONE COWBOY"

Glen Campbell and Writer Larry Weiss Autograph Unique Work
(Nashville, Tennessee…) – Acclaimed impressionist artist Michael P. Maness is known for his SONG Series, where he paints his vision of a famous song, has the songwriter write the lyrics and autograph on the canvas and has the singer add their name as well. The paintings are then sold at auction and the money given to charity. His latest one-of-a-kind action-oriented painting, "Rhinestone Cowboy," is in honor of Glen Campbell, who recorded the song in 1975 and who is on a farewell tour after recently divulging that he is in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.

Several of Mike's works were already scheduled to be shown at The East Arkansas Community College's (EACC) Performing Art Center during the month of September, when he heard Glen Campbell would be performing at the venue on September 10, 2011. He created the "Rhinestone Cowboy" painting and was honored to have Campbell autograph the unique work. Songwriter Larry Weiss also autographed the painting and added the lyrics of the song. The special work will be auctioned on eBay to raise money's for Alzheimer's Charities.

To get the ball rolling on the latest painting, Mike contacted Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriter's Association International, who put him in touch with "Rhinestone Cowboy" Larry Weiss. After receiving Weiss' blessing on the project, Mike then pitched the idea to Joe Beasley, the manager of EACC center, who asked Glen's camp to come on board. All agreed, and the painting will placed up for auction soon.

Other works in Mike's SONG Series include Gretchen Wilson's smash hit "Redneck Woman," George Strait's "Check Yes or No," "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," which was recorded by Elvis and Travis Tritt, Rascal Flatts' "Prayin' For Daylight" and Steve Cropper's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay." All of these and more of Mike's paintings can be viewed at www.ArtByMPM.com.

October 20, 2011 - More new paintings for 2011... BIG Butterfly (I told ya'll it was a BIG Butterfly 36"x36" Gallery Wrapped. FOR SALE)... FLIGHT (12"X30" Gallery Wrapped FOR SALE)... as long as folks keep wanting Memphis Bridge Paintings, and Wine paintings, I'll keep on painting them.  MEMPHIS BRIDGE "SKINNY" (12"X30" SOLD / commissioned)... MEMPHIS BRIDGE (18"X24" SOLD / commissioned)

October 15, 2011 - New paintings for 2011.  BUTTERFLY RESTING
(18"X24" SOLD)... RED ROSE (18"X24" FOR SALE)... LIGHTED "M" BRIDGE (30"X30" to be in a Silent Auction at the 25th aniversary of the Lighting of the Bridge)... TOILET (18"x24" Commisioned SOLD)... ORPHEUM GALA (30"X40" Commisioned SOLD)... MIKE MILLER MIAMI HEAT (24"X30" to be Auctioned)... RHINESTONE COWBOY (30"X40" Lyrics will be added by the Songwriting great Larry Weiss, and Country Superstar Glen Campbell during my next ART show, and Glen Campbell's Good by Tour Concert, in Forest City, Arkansas, at the East Arkansas Community College's Performing Arts Center on September 10, beginning at 5 PM)

October 10, 2011 - Artwork by Mike from a children's book (did not go to press).  Note: Only artwork credit to Mike Maness.

September 16, 2011 -

ARTIST MIKE MANESS PAINTS "RHINESTONE COWBOY"

Glen Campbell and Writer Larry Weiss Autograph Unique Work

(Nashville, Tennessee...) -- Acclaimed impressionist artist Michael P. Maness is known for his SONG Series, where he paints his vision of a famous song, has the songwriter write the lyrics and autograph on the canvas and has the singer add their name as well. The paintings are then sold at auction and the money given to charity. His latest one-of-a-kind action-oriented painting, "Rhinestone Cowboy," is in honor of Glen Campbell, who recorded the song in 1975 and who is on a farewell tour after recently divulging that he is in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.

(l. to r. songwriter Larry Weiss, Glen Campbell, Michael P. Maness with "Rhinestone Cowboy" painting.

Several of Mike's works were already scheduled to be shown at The East Arkansas Community College's (EACC) Performing Art Center during the month of September, when he heard Glen Campbell would be performing at the venue on September 10, 2011. He created the "Rhinestone Cowboy" painting and was honored to have Campbell autograph the unique work. Songwriter Larry Weiss also autographed the painting and added the lyrics of the song. The special work will be auctioned on eBay to raise money's for Alzheimer's Charities.

To get the ball rolling on the latest painting, Mike contacted Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriter's Association International, who put him in touch with "Rhinestone Cowboy" Larry Weiss. After receiving Weiss' blessing on the project, Mike then pitched the idea to Joe Beasley, the manager of EACC center, who asked Glen's camp to come on board. All agreed, and the painting will placed up for auction soon. 

Other works in Mike's SONG Series include Gretchen Wilson's smash hit "Redneck Woman," George Strait's "Check Yes or No," "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," which was recorded by Elvis and Travis Tritt, Rascal Flatts' "Prayin' For Daylight" and Steve Cropper's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay." All of these and more of Mike's paintings can be viewed at www.ArtByMPM.com.

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http://www.musicnewsnashville.com/artist-mike-maness-paints...

http://www.todayscountrymag.com/915mikemaness.htm

August 13, 2011 - I've been a busy getting ready for my next ART Show. Seven brand new pieces, all painted with the lassie in mind. Tuesday, August 16, 5:30-7:30 PM, Mona's Spa, on Sanderlin, next to the Fox and Hound. I'll be serving Margaritas, and Rum drinks, Mona's husband Bill will be serving BBQ, and Mona's staff will be demonstrating what they do best. The music will be a collection of all my Barefoot Man Cd's, including his latest, " One Way Ticket to the Beach". Cover art by yours truly. Bring a friend! This should be fun.

July 14, 2011 - 

BAREFOOT MAN'S new CD "One Way Ticket to the Beach - an Original painting inspired by The Barefoot Man's latest song, with a touch of Gilligan's Island.

Candye Kane and Laura Chavez new CD "Vagabound Sisters" - Candye Kane asked me to do a pen and ink of her and Laura sitting on a suit case hitching a ride in front of a haunted house. I picked the the Bates Motel.

June 25, 2011 - Having an ART show next Thursday, June 30, at Playhouse on the Square. The Party is betwixt 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The event is called "Wishes Count" and the beverage of choice is RUM. Unfortunately I will not be able to participate, for I begin my next chemo band-aid on Tuesday. Should be a good party.

June 1, 2011 - GRETCHEN WILSON and my painting with her signature and lyrics "Redneck Woman."

May 22, 2011 - Tons of new paintings by Mike added.  Be sure to follow Mike on Facebook!

January 9, 2011 - Happy New Year!

BUTCH TRUCKS
Legendary drummer of the Allman Brothers Band
36"x36" gallery wrapped, and autographed by Butch
painted for CARP a charity in West Palm Beach, Florida

ESCAPING THE MOON
30"x48" Gallery Wrapped SOLD

MY WISH 2011 (Smaller Version)
24"x30" Gallery Wrapped SOLD

SUNSET VOLLEY BALL
24"X30" SOLD

SHELLEY
24"x36" Gallery Wrapped SOLD

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