Michael Lynn Adams, Contemporary Realist Artist

Realist Artist Michael Lynn Adams

I create luminous paintings to express my joy in discovering unexpected beauty in things around me. With careful use of light, color and texture, each painting reflects my emotional connection with the subject.

I believe experiencing beautiful art has the power to elevate life with a sense of joy and hope. My paintings are inspired by my encounters with objects, places, or people I find so beautiful I’m compelled to take them on as painting challenges. I love to explore the subtleties and nuances found in the physical world. My greatest joy as a painter is the exploration and discoveries I make along the way.

My award-winning paintings have been in many solo and group shows and hang in private and public collections in the US and abroad. My work has been featured in prestigious art magazines including Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, and International Artist.

Memberships

Oil Painters of America
California Art Club
Portrait Society of America
Ashland Gallery Association

Representation

The Lily Pad West – Milwaukee
215 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

414 509-5756

The Lily Pad Gallery – Rhode Island
1 Bay Street
White Hill, RI 02891

401 596-3426

Art & Soul Ashland Gallery
247 E Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520

Partial Exhibit List:

2021
Group Exhibition – VANITAS: Contemporary Florals, Lily Pad West, Milwaukee, WI
Group Exhibition – Lily Pad Showcase; Celebrating Five Years, Lily Pad West, Milwaukee, WI

2020
Solo Exhibition – Art and Wine Pairing, Platt Anderson Tasting Room, Ashland, OR

2019
Group Exhibition – TRAC2019 Invitational Art Show, Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, Ventura, CA
Solo Exhibition – Featured Artist, Ashland Art Center, Ashland, OR

2018
Solo Exhibition – Platt Anderson Cellars, Ashland, OR
Solo Exhibition – Belle Fiore Winery, Ashland, OR
Group Exhibition – Taste of Ashland Pop-up Show, Meyer Gallery, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

2017
Group Exhibition – 106th California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, Autry National Center, Los Angeles, CA

2016
Group Exhibition – The Language of Objects: A Still Life Invitational, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Group Exhibition – OPA 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Southwest Gallery, Dallas, TX

2015
Group Exhibition – TRAC2015 Invitational Art Show, Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, Ventura, CA
Group Exhibition – California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, Fischer Gallery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

2014
Group Exhibition – These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things -annual Still Life show, Principle Gallery, Charleston, SC
Solo Exhibition – Fresh Harvest, Museum of Ventura County, Ventura, CA

2013
Group Exhibition – Salon International 2013, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
Group Exhibition – California Lutheran University Faculty Show – Government Center, Ventura, CA
Group Exhibition – The Man Show – Kwan Fong Gallery of Art, Thousand Oaks, CA

2012
Solo Exhibition – Garden Inspiration, M Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, SC
Group Exhibition – Artists for the New Century – Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT

2011
Group Exhibition – The New Figurative – Kwan Fong Gallery, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California
Group Exhibition – Private Places – M Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, SC

2010
Solo Exhibition – Kwan Fong Gallery, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California
Solo Exhibition – M Gallery of Fine Art, Sarasota, FL
Solo Exhibition – The Gallery at Overton Hall, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California
Group Exhibition – New Works: ACCV & Friends Exhibit, Thousand Oaks, CA

2009
Salon International 2009 – Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas – Top 50 Jury Choice
SmallWorks North America, Greenwich Workshop Gallery, Fairfield, Connecticut

2008
Salon International 2008 – Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Competition 2008 – Devin Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Oil Painters of America National Competition 2007 – Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg, Texas