Mike Torevell has been drawing and painting since childhood. He has frequently exhibited and undertaken commissions, primarily in the UK
He says, "I have come to understand over the years, whilst growing stronger in my Christian faith, that the arts (and for me the visual arts in particular) are inspired by, and have an aesthetic and spiritual connection with, the Divine. In the eye of the beholder, works of art can reflect the beauty and wonder of God."
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| He is Risen: Look Here is the Place... |
For the past few years Mike has been focusing on Christian artwork for educational and church settings, incorporating designs for Christmas, Easter and Sacramental occasions. His current work derives from a merging of styles and techniques from the renaissance and contemporary landscapes and portraiture, in a range of media - oils, watercolor, and digital artwork.
Mike is a practicing Roman Catholic and lives near Preston, in Lancashire . He is married with two children. He kindly wrote me with permission to use his works here.
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| Who will Roll Away the Stone for Us? |
I love his work for its seemingly mixed media, combination of tapestry and paint (though I am not sure what media is used here) and vibrant colors which set a mood that draws one in.