Artist Bio
Michael Longhofer’s paintings, ranging from cityscapes, distortions and contemplative figure studies, are a chronicle of both places he has seen or imagined. His contemporary realistic approach draws on some painterly tradition, while also harnessing modern techniques as well.
Longhofer’s somewhat modern scenes are at once familiar yet foreign. Some are places the viewer recognizes while others have a dream-like quality. Perspective and depth draw the viewer into the piece. Buildings and figures are painted with intense contrast. Colors burst out of the canvas with an otherworldly light. The skies are beautiful and mysterious. Michael’s contemporary abstracts are painted with layers of colors that puddle up like rain on glass. This artist has decided to incorporate new techniques and merge the abstract into reality. A new piece “Midnight Metro” is an example of his new style.
MichaeL Longhofer earned a B.F.A. from the Laguna College of Art and Design. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas showing at Art 251 and Fusion Galleries. Michael has painted commissioned cityscapes, landscapes and portraits. Past clients include: American Express, Baylor Heath Care and volunteer artwork for Fellowship Church. He also teaches at the Canvas, in Arlington, artist workshops and private “one on one” art lessons.
“The subject matter of my paintings ranges from contemporary cityscapes and landscapes to contemplative figure studies. They are a chronicle of both my life experience and my imagination. My style of painting is realism and my technique has been called “photo-impressionistic”. Perspective, depth and value are key components of my work, as well as the use of color to create the illusion of light to set the mood of the piece.” – Michael Longhofer
Michael Longhofer currently resides in Dallas, Texas, showing at fine art galleries and doing commissioned works, including portraits. Michael also paints murals and custom hand-painted art boxes.
Comments From Advisory Board
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“With an uncanny ability to capture atmospheric conditions, Longhofer’s paintings seem strangely familiar and evoke our senses. His Impressionistic work triggers our audible imagination as we hear virtual splashes, horns honking and smell the fresh scents associated with a sudden rainstorm. His masterful technique of producing reflected light, whether on wet streets, or through a pane of glass, leaves the viewer energized through his beautiful shifts of color and texture.”
- Advisory Board
Solo Exhibitions
- 2007 TractorBeam Ad Agency - “Urban Skies” Dallas, TX
- 2006 - “Feel the Beat” McKinney, TX
- 1996 Cafe 2222 - San Clemente, CA
Group Exhibitions
- April 2011- Present The Piano Gallery - “Spring/ Summer Exhibition” Arlington, TX
- February 2011 Fushion Home Fashion - “Valentine's Day Show” Plano, TX
- November 2010 Fellowship Church - Plano, TX, Ongoing Showing Artist
- Jan 1- April 2011 Ruggeri's Italian Kitchen - , Ongoing Showing Artist
- 2006- 2011 Art251 - Keller, TX, Ongoing Showing Artist
- 2009 f.i.g. - “D Art Slam (Exhibition + Sale)” Dallas, TX
- 2009 Dallas Independent Artist Community - “Off the Grid Exhibition” Dallas, TX
- April 2009 - “Hunting Art Prize Exhibition” Houston, TX, Finalist
- 2008 Art251 - Keller, TX, Ongoing Resident Artist
- 2008 Green Peridot - Frisco, TX
- 2007 The Hunting Art Prize Gala - Houston, TX
- 2007 Ace Park Mural Project - City of North Richland Hills, TX, Ribbon Cutting
- 2006 - “Grande Opening” Fusion, Plano, TX
- 2006 Plano Art Association - “38th Annual Member Show” Plano, TX
- 2006 Art in the Square - Southlake, TX
- 2006 Fort Worth Main Streets Art Festival - Fort Worth, TX
- 2005 Grand Prairie Arts Council Annual Show - Grand Prairie, TX
- 2005 Bayou City Art Festival - Houston, TX
- 2005 PAA Annual Member Show - Plano, TX
- 2005 Salado Art Fair - Salado, TX
- 2005 Plano Art Centre - Plano, TX, National Juried Show
- 2005 Wildflower Arts and Music Festival - Richardson, TX
- 2005 Cottonwood Art Festival - Richardson, TX, One of Five in Show
- 2005 Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Dallas, TX
- 2004 Plano Municipal Center - Plano, TX, Juried Show
- 2004 Prestonwood Country Club - Plano, TX
- 2001 The Village - Dallas, TX, Two Man Show with Shane Pennington
- 2000 Design Forum Gallery - Newport Beach, CA
- 2000 Deep Ellum Center for the Arts - “Body Art Ball” Dallas, TX
- 1999 Live Oak Lofts - “A Night with a Few Hip Urban Artists” Dallas, TX
- 1998 Canyon Lake Country Club - Canyon Lake, TX, Juried Show
- 1998 A.I.S.C. Gallery - “Alumni Show” Laguna Beach, CA
- 1997 A.I.S.C. Gallery - “Alumni Show” Laguna Beach, CA
- 1996 JiJi Gallery - Dana Point, CA
- 1996 Irvine Valley College - Irvine Valley, CA, Three Person Show
- 1995 Harbor Gallery - Dana Point, CA
- 1995 Etinger Gallery - Laguna Beach, CA
- 1995 Irvine Community Center - Irvine, CA, Juried Show
- 1995 Fahrenheit 451 - Laguna Beach, CA
- 1993 New York Society of Illustrators - New York, NY, Juried Show
Awards
- 2010: Illustrated Merchant Sticker for American Express
- 2009: Artist’s Choice Award D Art-Slam
- 2009: Hunting Art Prize Finalist, Houston, TX
- 2007: "Chrysler Kisses Colors" Painting & Appearance in Dallas Morning News
- 2007: "Down to Earth Exhibition" Review by Pegasus News, Dallas, TX
- 2007: Finalist- Hunting Art Prize Competition
- 2006: 1st Place Best Overall Award, 38th Annual PPA Member Show
- 2006: Best of Oil, 38th Annual PPA Member Show
- 2006: 2nd Place, PPA January Monthly Meeting
- 2005: 1st Place, Oil, Grand Prarie Arts Council Annual Juried Show
- 2005: 2nd Place, PPA August Monthly Meeting
- 2005: Acknowledged and printed painting, Village Voice, Salado, TX
- 2005: Acknowledged in Spring- Summer Laguna College News
- 2005: 1st Place, PPA January Monthly Meeting
- 2004: 1st Place, PPA November Monthly Meeting
- 2004: 1st Place, Oil and Acrylic, Annual Member Show
- 2004: 1st Place, Oil and Acrylic, Annual Member Show
- 1999: Presidents Award, Annual Juried Show- Plano, TX
- 1999: 3rd Place, Oil and Acrylic, Annual Juried Show
- 1999: Acknowledged and Photographed, San Antonio Express
- 1998: Acknowledged and Photographed, New Braunfels Herald- Zeting
- 1998: People's Choice, Annual Juried Show- Canyon Lake Country Club
- 1998: 1st Place, Oil and Acrylic, Annual Juried Show- Canyon Lake Country Club
- 1998: Best of Show, Annual Juried Show- Canyon Lake Country Club
- 1996: Write up, Orange County Register, Realist Show
- 1995: 3rd Place, Oil or Acrylic, AISC Annual Juried Show
- 1993: Best of Show, AISC Annual Student Exhibition
- 1993: Scholarship for Achievement, Art Institute of Southern California
- 1993: Published by NY Society of Illustrators (Illustratos 34)
- 1992: Scholarship for Achievement, Art Institute of Southern California
- 1982: 1st Place, National Fire Poster Contest
Upcoming Events
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Date: December 3, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Fresh Faces 2x2 is about introducing emerging and unfamiliar artists to our cultural community....
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Date: October 6, 2011
Time: 2:29 pm
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 6, 7-9PM
Cafe Izmir
3711 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX
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