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<p><em>Across the Board</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>24 x 48 inches</p> <p> Abstract expressionist painter Michael Flohr introduces his first image in a new series of works capturing the thrill, excitement and drama of horse racing.</p> <p>“Across the Board” depicts a scene from the renowned Del Mar Racetrack in California. Legendary celebrity Bing Crosby was at the gate to greet the fans when the track originally opened in 1937. In the 1940s, Del Mar Racetrack was considered a “summer playground” for many Hollywood stars. Today, it remains one of the premier horse racing tracks in the country.</p> <p>Growing up in southern California, this racetrack is etched in Michael Flohr’s childhood memories. As a longtime fan of horse racing, the artist was inspired to create a series of works that honored this passionate pastime. Flohr studied long and hard to perfect the anatomy of the majestic, thoroughbred race horses. He interviewed jockeys and trainers to grasp the true essence of this elite sport. The result: emotionally charged, masterfully painted works of art that are a testament to the artist’s talent and the exhilarating allure of horse racing.</p> <p>In this image, Flohr’s expert use of color, combined with bold, dynamic brushstrokes ignite the action in this high-octane composition. Color and form explode onto the canvas creating visual excitement as they race around the bend jockeying for position. A single glance is sure to incite any horse racing fan.</p> <p>The bets are placed... the anticipation mounts... “And they’re off!” The powerful steeds storm from the starting gate, the purses are large and the stakes are high. Win, place or show, it’s all good when you are betting “Across the Board”. </p> <p>CALL FOR PRICE! </p>

Across the Board
<p><em>Big City of Dreams</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>40 x 30 inches</p><p>“In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made; there's nothing you can’t do now you're in New York.  These streets will make you feel brand new.  Big lights will inspire you.  Let’s hear it for New York.” - Jay Z: “Empire State of Mind”</p><p>New York City has long served as a beacon for those in search of a dream, a new beginning, or a new way of life. People from all over the world have flocked to this great city, many times against all odds, to find their dreams fulfilled.  Given its notorious pioneering spirit and ethnic diversity, New York City’s cultural impact on the world at large is unprecedented.  Over the years, its awe-inspiring cityscapes have been the muse of countless artists, photographers, poets, writers, and dreamers.</p><p>In his latest work, contemporary painter Michael Flohr pays tribute to his own artistic infatuation with this dynamic corner of the world and its magical ability to make dreams come true. Fittingly, the artist chooses a composition honoring one of midtown Manhattan’s most famous architectural landmarks, Radio City Music Hall.  The historical significance of this landmark is one of enterprising, artistic vision in and of itself.  After the stock market crash of 1929, John D. Rockefeller collaborated to create “a place of beauty offering high quality entertainment at prices ordinary people could afford.  It was intended to entertain and amuse, but also to elevate and inspire.  It was designed as a symbol of optimism and hope.”  Today, Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center thrive as a vital part of New York City’s architectural and cultural landscape.</p><p>In “Big City of Dreams”, Flohr expertly fills his canvas with light and color, in spite of the evening rainfall that sets the tone.  Flohr’s staccato brushstrokes and seemingly frantic, impressionistic style embody the collective energy of this remarkable city.  Against the backdrop of the city night, the luminous reflections born from the rain and the majesty of the Radio City marquee illuminate this street scene.  Flohr’s juxtaposition of color, texture, and light give his work an enchanting, dreamlike quality.</p><p>So, wake up with Michael Flohr in The City That Never Sleeps and you may find that your “Big City of Dreams” is just within your reach. </p><p>CALL FOR PRICE! </p>

Big City of Dreams
<p><em>Blue Note</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>18 x 36 inches</p> <p> One of America’s greatest cultural contributions to the art world is jazz music. Originating in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, racially and regionally diverse groups of musicians collaborated to invent an approach to sound that would change music forever.</p> <p>Improvisation is the key stylistic element of jazz that differentiates it from other genres of music. Driven by emotion and pure artistic expression, jazz musicians break the rules of musical convention through improvisation and dramatic, syncopated rhythms.</p> <p>Musical freedom, originality and playing the unexpected are what give jazz its distinctive and compelling sound. One such example is a “blue note” (also referred to as a “worried note” in jazz or blues music). This is a flattened note sung or played at a slightly lower pitch than that of the major scale for expressive purposes.</p> <p>Like any exceptional artist, understanding the basics and taking them to a new level is what results in truly innovative achievements. Contemporary painter Michael Flohr is no exception.</p> <p>The artist’s “Blue Note” depicts a snap shot moment at featuring an ensemble in the midst of collaboration. Flohr’s signature use of contrasting, layered color and furious brushstrokes lends a pulse, rhythm and pattern to the canvas like a visual jazz compilation. Distinctive and compelling in its own right, Flohr’s abstract expressionist style seamlessly translates his jazz experience.</p> <p>Every artist has a story to tell. Michael Flohr is noted for his visual narratives that beautifully defy convention and continue to strike a new chord in the art world. </p> <p>CALL FOR PRICE! </p>

Blue Note
<p><em>Bon App</em><span class=""><em>é</em></span><em>tit</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 20 x 30 inches</p> <p> Michael Flohr’s latest image titled “Bon Appétit” is a collaboration of art and taste - literally. Flohr inspired by the kitchen at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, California, one of the most influential training schools for professional chefs, artistically transforms a training kitchen into a veritable bistro.</p> <p>Color sizzles and sweet tonalities marinate together to create this succulent work of art. “Bon Appétit” is modest in color selection by Flohr’s standards, yet complex in the artist’s uncompromising technique.</p> <p>Contrasting the chefs’ clean, crisp uniforms, hues of orange and ochre heat up the canvas. Cool color reflects from the stainless steel kitchen. Like a great chef, a painter chooses his tools and ingredients with great care and sometimes with spontaneous abandon. Just as a chef uses his knife to create and tantalize the palate, Flohr uses his palette knife to titillate the senses with his creations.</p> <p>“Bon Appétit” blends like a fine recipe of color, technique and style - a la Michael Flohr. Indulge yourself in the satisfying sensations of Michael Flohr’s masterful work and enjoy the fruits of truly tasteful art. </p> <p>CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Bon Appetit
<p><em>Bourbon Street</em> (Captured Moments Collection) </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>2009 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 20 x 20 inches</p><p><em> Captured Moments Collection</em> includes: “Soul Mates”, “Bourbon Street”, and “Shaken... Not Stirred”.</p> <p> Artist Michael Flohr paints a glimpse of a rainy day on the streets of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Flohr takes the viewer to a corner on “Bourbon Street” where he captures a moment in time where color seems to merge in the sky bursting through the clouds into rain. At the center, a lone figure braves the rain and the slippery Cobblestone Streets. Soothing shades of blue, reds and yellow reverberate like an alto sax playing in the distance creating a sense of quietude and reflex a much simpler time gone by. Flohr captures the buzz of the street. The rain falls against the pavement like twinkling piano keys and the wispy snare drum cadence of footsteps coalesce as the figures head to their destinations. A symphony of art, music and life comes alive. </p> <p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Bourbon Street
<p><em>Café de Flore</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>40 x 30 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195 SN, 25 AP</p><p><em>And trade is art, and art’s philosophy, In Paris.</em></p><p>– Elizabeth Barrett Browning</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>From Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir to Johnny Depp and Robert de Niro, one small Parisian eatery has attracted the presence of artists, writers, thinkers, and creators for centuries. Today, contemporary oil painter Michael Flohr joins the ranks of those who have found a home amongst the historical environs of Café de Flore and memorializes its presence in an oil painting as only he can render.</p> <p>Since the late 19th century, Café de Flore has resided on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. A corner café with its Art Deco style interior, Flore offers its visitors a view into the historically significant café lifestyle for which Paris is known. It is an archetypal landmark of the French capitol, signifying freedom of expression and creation.</p> <p>True to Michael Flohr’s contemporary impressionist style, the artist applies bold, colorful brushstrokes, capturing the afternoon light filtering down upon the iconic boulevard. Savoring beauty in tradition, <em>Café de Flore</em> evokes a nostalgia for years gone by and a romantic hope for those to come. The establishment’s guests temporarily reside below Flore’s signature awning, their faces remaining anonymous to the viewer.</p> <p>They are the artists of yesterday and today: contemporaries amongst the ghosts of artists past. Imbibed with creative thought, Café de Flore is where great novels are conceived over coffee, timeless images sketched out on a humble notebook, and poets scribble verses and epics. Under the sign of “Flore”, Flohr pays tribute to his namesake and continues to ensure the success of the creative arts.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Café de Flore
<p><em>Cappuccino with Friends</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 19 x 26 inches</p><p>Michael Flohr’s “Cappuccino with Friends” was inspired from a sidewalk cafe along the canals of Venice - the home of Italian romance, history, gondolas (and cappuccino)! Previously rendered as a unique charcoal study, the image was so amazing Flohr was compelled to translate his vision in oil color on canvas. From a scientific standpoint, color is but a visual sensation of the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface.</p> <p>Color from an artistic standpoint, however, can create meaning, stir emotions, convey intention or elicit a reaction. Now exploding with Flohr’s signature palette of virtually every color imaginable, “Cappucino with Friends” is transformed into an evening at a romantic Venice cafe at sundown with a cool, summer breeze blowing off the Venetian canal. Vibrant hues of amethyst, crimson, azure and gold converge to define the Italian architecture that surrounds the cafe.</p> <p>Adding depth by contrasting light and dark, Flohr illuminates the splendor of the cafe with brilliant whites and yellows amidst shadows of lavender and green. Michael Flohr’s masterful manipulation of color is apparent in all of his work. From his unique translation of hues to the skillful placement of each stroke, Flohr’s paintings possess an unrivaled, visual intensity and explosive power that cannot be denied.</p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Cappuccino with Friends
<p><em>Cappuccino with Friends</em> (Study)   </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 17 x 22 inches</p> <p> Michael Flohr’s “Cappuccino with Friends” was inspired from a sidewalk cafe along the canals of Venice - the home of Italian romance, history, gondolas (and cappuccino)! Previously rendered as a unique charcoal study, the image was so amazing Flohr was compelled to translate his vision in oil color on canvas. From a scientific standpoint, color is but a visual sensation of the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface.</p> <p>Color from an artistic standpoint, however, can create meaning, stir emotions, convey intention or elicit a reaction. Now exploding with Flohr’s signature palette of virtually every color imaginable, “Cappucino with Friends” is transformed into an evening at a romantic Venice cafe at sundown with a cool, summer breeze blowing off the Venetian canal. Vibrant hues of amethyst, crimson, azure and gold converge to define the Italian architecture that surrounds the cafe.</p> <p>Adding depth by contrasting light and dark, Flohr illuminates the splendor of the cafe with brilliant whites and yellows amidst shadows of lavender and green. Michael Flohr’s masterful manipulation of color is apparent in all of his work. From his unique translation of hues to the skillful placement of each stroke, Flohr’s paintings possess an unrivaled, visual intensity and explosive power that cannot be denied. </p> <p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Cappuccino with Friends (Study)
<p><em>Captured Moments</em> </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>2009 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 17 x 22 inches</p><p>A moment when something extraordinary happens, time seems to “stand still” and we’re never quite the same. The experience is eternally etched onto our hearts and in our minds. Moments like these come and go so quickly in life. So fleeting are these experiences that one can only wish to stop the clock and linger for an eternity—or at the very least a few more moments. The old, romantic charm of San Francisco sets the scene. Enter a quiet stroll with someone special. Moist from the fog, the street glistens with a magical glow reminiscent of a dream. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Captured Moments
<p><em>Ciao Bella</em> </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>2008 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 18 x 36 inches</p><p>For many artists the idea of traveling to the European continent is merely a dream. To experience the rich artistic history of Rome is the pinnacle.</p> <p>For artist Michael Flohr this dream has been realized and from his travels he brings us a masterpiece entitled, “Ciao Bella”.</p> <p>The Italian phrase is both a greeting and a parting of intimate friends. “Ciao” meaning hello and “Bella” is feminine for beautiful. “Ciao Bella” encompasses what the artist feels about Rome, for to him, she is like a beautiful friend.</p> <p>The rich antiquity of the beginnings of art remains intact as Master artist Michael Flohr leads us down an old cobblestone road. A small Italian café buzzes with interesting conversation in many different languages as many make their pilgrimage to admire “La Citta Eterna” (The Eternal City). A beautiful woman is the focus of this rich composition and gives honor to his wife Melissa, his traveling companion and soul mate.</p> <p>“Ciao Bella” invites the viewer to step into the old world and delight in the simplicity of what once was, and to some still is the center of the universe. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Ciao Bella
<p>City Expressions Coffee Table Book </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Hand Embellished </p><p>The first Fine Art Book by artist Michael Flohr, "City Expressions". This amazing 190 page hard bound coffee table book has been over 3 years in the making! It features the best of Michael Flohr with chapters: "Pulse of the City", "The Muse", "Liquid Conversations", "Wine and Dine." Extensive fine art limited edition section. As a special bonus each book contains four gift prints by Michael Flohr! The Exclusive Edition: The numbered and signed First edition of 500 includes fine art canvas print cover, each individually hand embellished. This book is like no other! It comes with a special box, display easel and gloves for handling! Call your art consultant to reserve one today! </p><p>CALL FOR PRICE</p>

City Expressions Book
<p><em>City Reflections</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>24 x 36 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p>Cars’ engines racing, horns blowing, the chatter of strangers’ conversations, flashing lights, sparkling color, energy and intrigue…</p> <p>Welcome to the world of adventurous cityscape painter Michael Flohr. Flohr’s artistic talent redefines the nature of aesthetic experience with ingenuity prevalent in his work. Uniquely portraying his vision and modernist viewpoint, the artist’s bold interpretation of space and time can sometimes border on the psychedelic.</p> <p>In his most recent work, “City Reflections”, color and light set the visual tempo for this city scene. By adroitly managing the complex interchange between artistic strategy and compositional arrangement, Flohr masterfully finds the middle ground between abstraction and representation. Action and inaction is implied by his use of spontaneous observation and frenzied color application.</p> <p>As a master of illumination, he uses pattern and color to suggest a photographic moment of elapsed time. Depicting an unusual intersection of quietude, Flohr’s deliberate use of luminous reflections dictates the mood in “City Reflections”. Seemingly unstructured, yet highly structural in the end, Michael Flohr has mastered the artistic development of a signature style, easily recognizable and widely. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

City Reflections
<p><em>Coffee Break</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>20 x 16 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195</p><p>A deceptively simple image, contemporary painter Michael Flohr’s “Coffee Break” captures a moment of respite on a hot afternoon on the bayou. Leaning back against the wall, a chef takes a break from the heat of the kitchen in the heat of a hot summer day. He stands waiting for a cool breeze like a long anticipated friend. Flohr’s signature language of color pulsates like a Zydeco beat. Cajun hot color fills his canvas with spicy hues of orange and red offset by cool lavenders and blues. A tapestry of color paves the street as Flohr captures the humidity reflecting like a rainbow in the hot sun. Set against the vibrant terra cotta building, the green ferns effervesce in the heat of the sun. Fresh, clean and colorful the power of this work lies in the simplicity of Flohr’s subject matter. A peaceful feeling emanates from this small work of art touching the viewer in unexpected ways. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Coffee Break
<p><em>Coronado Beach Walks</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>12 x 72 inches</p><p>Feel the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair. Dig your toes into the sand. Take a deep breath and be refreshed by the salty ocean air. Be soothed by the sounds of the eternal waves crashing to the shore and the freedom call of the seagulls overhead. Look across the bay, over the bridge and admire the majesty and history of the Hotel del Coronado. Relish the cityscape as you bask in the quiet of your beach oasis.</p> <p>Welcome to southern California - the birthplace and childhood playground of contemporary painter Michael Flohr. As a native of San Diego, the artist grew up on the sandy beaches surrounding the historic peninsula of Cornado (Spanish for “The Crowned One”, hence the nickname, “The Crowned City”). Coronado is an affluent city, quaint beach town and popular tourist destination that is home to the famous Hotel del Coronado, considered one of the world's top resorts and a national, historic landmark.</p> <p>Michael Flohr’s “Cornado Beach Walks” was born of a sense of nostalgia and fond memories that fed his artistic impulse in creating this intriguing panoramic work of art. Horizontal lines of azure imbue his California skyline. Flohr paints a narrative that speaks of a family frolic or a lovers’ lounge, an enchanted vacation or just the good fortune of living life by the beach. At a glance, we are transported to a carefree moment in time forever etched in the artist’s memory.</p><p>CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Coronado Beach Walks
<p><em>Crystal Caf</em><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><em>é</em></span> </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 22 x 30 inches</p><p> Edition Size: 195 </p><p> Contemporary impressionist painter Michael Flohr takes us to yet another sparkling destination. Isolated in vintage elegance and romantic ambiance, we are transported to the Crystal Caf<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: pre" class="Apple-style-span">é</span>. Reflections of light from floor to ceiling are masterfully recreated through Flohr’s signature impressionistic precision and superior sense of color, depth, reflection and luminosity. With crystal clear application of vivid color the resulting chromatic harmony consumes the viewer with a sense of exemplary luxury. With tabletops swaddled in white linen tablecloths, fine dining’s emblem of formality, a bowing captain takes your order. Elegance and etiquette are the protocol here. One can almost hear the din of fine crystal and china clinking amidst the whispers of conversation echoing through the bellows of this cavernous, Jacobean dining room. A feeling of pristine opulence is also evident and we are transported to an exquisite dining experience reminiscent of the 1st class-dining saloon of the Titanic. But, ah, we fantasize. And that’s what Michael Flohr yearns for us to do as we delight in his visual menu of splendor, pleasure and extravagance. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Crystal Café
<p><em>Fontaine’s</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>36 x 18 inches</p><p>Enamored by the charm of Southern hospitality, contemporary artist Michael Flohr celebrates an Atlanta hot spot, Fontaine’s. Michael Flohr and his wife Mel stumbled upon the casual hangout while walking in the Atlanta neighborhood known as the Virginia Highlands. Discovering the unexpected and placing it upon the canvas is a favorite pastime and the motivating force behind the creative inspiration of Michael Flohr’s art. He describes Fontaine’s as a pearl just waiting to be captured. A popular local haunt, Fontaine’s Oyster Bar is a great place for a cold beer, fresh shucked oysters and their house favorite, “Steam House Lobster Bisque”.</p> <p>Flohr, in keeping with what he refers to as a “research,” ordered a cold one and another great masterpiece was conceived. Capturing what Flohr describes as a welcoming beacon he uses color and light to play upon the glowing neon sign. By skillfully managing the complex interchange between artistic strategy and compositional arrangement, Flohr in his creative genius finds the middle ground between abstraction and representation. As a master of illumination, he uses pattern and color to suggest another wonderful evening out by the gesture of the social interaction between the couple walking in the distance. Next time you’re in Atlanta stop in for a visit to Fontaine’s, order a cold one and perhaps have an oyster or two and remember the pearls in life are often just stumbled upon.</p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Fontaine's
<p><em>Fred</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>31 x 15.5 inches</p><p>Nationally acclaimed for his abstract expressionistic paintings, emerging young artist Michael Flohr is fast becoming recognized for his exciting cityscapes and vivacious nightlife scenes. Replete with narratives of his own choosing, Flohr uses everyday life as the backdrop for his exquisite works of art. Most often, the narratives in Flohr’s works are of his own imaginings. He strives to paint the personality of a scene and the people that pervade it through unspoken interactions and his own perception.</p> <p>However, “Fred” commanded a characterization of a real life. Fred is a bartender in at a world famous tavern in San Francisco’s and a favorite subject for the artist’s pass-the-time sketching. Capturing a moment’s hesitation as Fred sizes up a patron awaiting service, Flohr’s use of charismatic color in this piece is symbolic of Fred’s personality. Flohr describes him as a jovial character who “can get away with telling just about any kind of joke.” The artist was intrigued by the timeless appeal of Fred’s personality and wanted to capture it on canvas. The artist states, “It is as if Fred is not of this time... with his handlebar mustache and the vintage architecture of the bar, one really feels lost in a time warp.” Sparkling light and color burst through the different color glasses behind the bar.</p> <p>The color emanates from below thus defining the world dominated by this warm and intriguing figure. Flohr enjoyed the challenge of capturing depth in this vertical composition, a feat that is difficult to accomplish with limited surface area. Employing his improvisational style, the artist blurred and blended colors with his palette knife until the boundaries of light and shadow defined the scene. The result: a timeless portrait of character and intrigue.</p><p>CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Fred
<p><em>Friday Night</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>25 x 40 inches</p><p>In creating his intriguing works of art, contemporary painter Michael Flohr responds to his first impressions by encapsulating the physical and psychological conditions of a particular scene. The resulting unspoken, yet poignant narrative serves to breathe life into each of his explosive paintings. Representative of his urban storytelling, “Friday Night” is a subdued, yet engaging image featuring unusual perspective and rich color composition. Capturing a moment at one of the artist’s favorite haunts as a student at the San Francisco Academy of Art University, it is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the “calm before the storm” early on a Friday night at a tavern in San Francisco’s renowned Fisherman’s Wharf. Here, Flohr uniquely utilizes the void of activity to create his artistic statement. He silently communicates the relaxed atmosphere and impending excitement of the evening through figure placement and subdued, yet bold color. Flohr’s complex style is marked by improvisation. He captures the spirit of this scene through the use of intricate color arrangement and impulsive brush strokes. For the artist, “Friday Night” was a unique compositional achievement, as he posed for himself the challenge of exploiting the light emanating from the background of the scene to create the depth and intrigue for this piece. (Most often Flohr will pull light forward in his work to create this dimension.) Proving his technical dexterity, the artist “let loose” with his palette knife, thereby transforming the ceiling into a seductive, floating path into the story yet to unfold. As a result of Flohr’s keen talent for spontaneous observation and his artistic skills, “Friday Night” is a hugely successful adventure in color and composition.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Friday Night
<p><em>Good Medicine</em> (Serendipity Suite)   </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>14 x 11 inches</p><p><em>Serendipity Suite</em> includes: “Good Medicine” and “Lady Luck”</p><p>Serendipity: Def: an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. Syn: destiny, fate, chance, luck, fortune, coincidence, accident, providence. How often do we find ourselves on a date with Destiny? That instant when an unsuspecting moment turns into a wonderful, life-altering event. These are the moments which define our ultimate purpose in life. And these are the moments that compel an artist to create. Contemporary painter Michael Flohr has produced a suite of two paintings depicting two seemingly separate people, situations, circumstances, and spaces in time. Intriguing in their own right, together these images merge to tell a story about the beauty of the unexpected and the magic of serendipity. “Good Medicine” and “Lady Luck” comprise Flohr’s “Serendipity Suite”. A guys’ night out is “Good Medicine”. No strangers to their favorite watering hole, a man sits quietly consoling his friend at the bar. Perhaps another broken heart? Love gone wrong or love not found? At times like this it helps to have a friend. “Lady Luck” depicts, a woman standing alone at the bar. Perhaps she too is, looking for some consolation and some of her own “good medicine.” They’ve all been there before, even at the same time. But today will be different. Today is a date with Destiny. They quietly await the fortuitous discovery. Something they didn’t know they were looking for at the time—each other. Today, their lives will come together and be forever changed. Call it fate, coincidence, good timing or destiny. Just as a beautiful painting is the product of happy accidents and perhaps a little divine intervention, so, too is the artist’s message in Michael Flohr’s “Serendipity Suite”. </p><p>CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Good Medicine
<p><em>Good Times Square</em> </p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>2008 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>48 x 36 inches </p><p>Contemporary painter Michael Flohr has long been intrigued by the infinite sources of artistic inspiration in New York City—from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park and countless spaces in between. But in seeking a cityscape that exudes the epitome of a good time, Times Square won hands down! Flohr’s dynamic impressionistic style has served his subject matter well. Bursting with color and explosive energy, he renders the symbolic soul of New York City, aptly titled, “Good Times Square”. Times Square is renown for its Broadway theaters, cinemas and animated neon and television-style super signs. It is a magnet for tourists and the center of New York’s social scene. And as the epicenter of worldwide New Year’s Eve celebrations, rest assured that this corner of the world has served up many a good time. In this powerful composition, Flohr has captured the heat of the city with cadmium red streets that reflect the neon lights so high above. His brush dances on the canvas with a rainbow of color as if to suggest the artistic influence of the Broadway theaters that align the pathway of this epic hot spot. Like the Red Square in Moscow, Trafalgar Square in London; Times Square in Manhattan is an iconic world landmark. At the junction of Broadway and 7th Avenue and encompassing an area between 40th to 53rd Streets and 6th to 9th Avenues, the perpetual motion of Times Square ensures its visitors that they are bound for a good time! </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Good Times Square
<p><em>Happy Hour </em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>2008 Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 22.5 x 30 inches</p><p> Join contemporary impressionist Michael Flohr as he once again endeavors to transport us to places far and near to celebrate the magical moments that can be found in the little corners of the world. Michael Flohr’s latest image takes us to “Happy Hour” at the legendary Buena Vista in San Francisco. Located across the street from Fisherman’s Wharf, the city’s most popular tourist destination, the Buena Vista translates to “good view” in Spanish. The Buena Vista has been a popular meeting place since 1916 when the first floor of a boarding house was converted into a saloon. It is renowned for being the home of America’s first, authentic Irish Coffee (made to perfection in 1952 and still being served today). The luminous color emanating from the windows against the soothing tones of the interior chosen from the artist’s exquisite pallet convice us that the Buena Vista is a perfect place to warm up from the cool breeze off the San Francisco Bay. Flohr’s distinctive blend of color and imagery mix up a visual cocktail that is sure to warm the spirit and comfort the soul. The strength and vitality of the artist’s painting technique captures the mood of this relaxing atmosphere as sure as any Irish Coffee could. We invite you to stop in at happy hour, have a drink and enjoy the view... the buena vista. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Happy Hour
<p><em>In the Mood</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Size: 24 x 48 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>Every great artist has a compelling story to tell; contemporary painter Michael Flohr is no exception. With this captivating and timeless work, In the Mood, his latest artistic accomplishment, Flohr has transported the viewer into a colorful past filled with excitement and grandeur; the 30s and 40s, known as “The Golden Era”. In the Mood by Glenn Miller is one of the most recognizable songs of the era. The swing tune represented a time when the country was recovering from both the Great Depression and World War II. This theme is especially close to the artist as his grandfather, David Flohr, Sr., was a Navy fighter pilot during this pivotal time.</p> <p>Noted for his visual narratives that continue to strike new chords in the art world, the artist’s In the Mood depicts a time when creativity and the arts blossomed. The music of the era promoted hope and opportunity. In the Mood conveys the excitement and energy of the swing band’s rhythm, creating an intoxicating desire for more. Flohr’s signature use of bold layered color and furious brushstrokes lends a pulse, rhythm, and pattern to the canvas. Distinctive and compelling in its own right, his abstract expressionist style effortlessly translates his personal vintage narrative.</p><p>Artistic expression spans many generations. The stories that are told through great masterpieces are those of felt experience. Not unlike a musician who uses sound to convey emotion and intrigue, the painter is inspired by color, image, and, in this case, history. In the Mood is a masterpiece that celebrates the timeless ideals that made this country great. These are the ideals that continue to inspire artist Michael Flohr.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

In the Mood
<p><em>Italian Rain</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>36 x 48 inches</p><p>Travel and adventure are the spice of life and a source of great artistic inspiration for contemporary painter Michael Flohr. His quest for subject matter does not originate from seeking new landscapes, but from seeing landscapes with new eyes. Some may surmise that Michael Flohr paints moments, not places. He is an artist that sees the beauty of the physical world, but ultimately yearns to paint the experience of being in a special place, at a special time.</p><p>Michael Flohr’s moment in “Italian Rain” takes place in Italy’s renowned Piazza Navona, which dates back to ancient Rome. The existing square was built in the 15th century on the former Domitian’s stadium, built by emperor Dimitian in the 1st century. With its magnificent fountains and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, this square is home to some of the most important baroque sculptural and architectural masterpieces in the world.</p><p>For centuries, people from all walks of life have come to this lively square to experience its legacy. Apropos to Flohr’s abstract expressionist style is the emotion he expresses with each stroke of his brush. The colorful reflections from a warm evening rain illuminate his memory, as he recalls how the rain seemed to rejuvenate, not dampen the spirits for all of those who wandered amidst this historically significant place on this enchanted evening.</p><p>Michael Flohr’s body of work is testament to the powerful splendor of fulfilling dreams of travel and our desire to take ourselves out of the ordinary to see the extraordinary. Time and again, his art transports us to beautiful moments in intriguing places.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Italian Rain
<p><em>Lady Luck</em> (Serendipity Suite)</p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>14 x 11 inches</p><p><em>Serendipity Suite</em> includes: <em>Good Medicine</em> and <em>Lady Luck</em></p><p>Serendipity: Def: an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. Syn: destiny, fate, chance, luck, fortune, coincidence, accident, providence. How often do we find ourselves on a date with Destiny? That instant when an unsuspecting moment turns into a wonderful, life-altering event. These are the moments which define our ultimate purpose in life. And these are the moments that compel an artist to create. Contemporary painter Michael Flohr has produced a suite of two paintings depicting two seemingly separate people, situations, circumstances, and spaces in time. Intriguing in their own right, together these images merge to tell a story about the beauty of the unexpected and the magic of serendipity. <em>Good Medicine</em> and <em>Lady Luck</em> comprise Flohr’s “Serendipity Suite”. A guys’ night out is <em>Good Medicine</em>. No strangers to their favorite watering hole, a man sits quietly consoling his friend at the bar. Perhaps another broken heart? Love gone wrong or love not found? At times like this it helps to have a friend. “Lady Luck” depicts, a woman standing alone at the bar. Perhaps she too is, looking for some consolation and some of her own “good medicine.” They’ve all been there before, even at the same time. But today will be different. Today is a date with Destiny. They quietly await the fortuitous discovery. Something they didn’t know they were looking for at the time—each other. Today, their lives will come together and be forever changed. Call it fate, coincidence, good timing or destiny. Just as a beautiful painting is the product of happy accidents and perhaps a little divine intervention, so, too is the artist’s message in Michael Flohr’s “Serendipity Suite”.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Lady Luck
<p><em>L’Auberge</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 36 x 48 inches </p><p>“How could even a gem that glitters in the night be as good as drinking wine and cleansing the heart?” </p><p><em>—Lord Otomo Tabito (Japan, 8th Century)</em></p><p>Wine has been a topic of great inspiration for poets, writers and artists for centuries. Contemporary painter Michael Flohr has taken this metaphor a step further and transports us to a landscape where fine wines begin—from the sun and sweet summer breeze that nourish the grapes from the earth—to the vineyard. A refreshing vision of beauty and splendor, “View of the Vineyard” captures an elegant afternoon on the veranda at Napa Valley’s acclaimed L’Auberge restaurant. Color and light are harmoniously balanced like the character of a fine wine. Shades of lavender and green saturate his composition like ripe, succulent fruit fresh off the vine. Flohr’s painting technique is sophisticated and complex as he blends color with a precision of a winemaker blending different varietals. Clean, crisp color combines to allude to the summer breeze and the smell of the sweet grape harvest like the perfumed scent of a fragrant chardonnay. Amid the wine tasters, elegantly poised in a red dress and signature vintage hat, is the artist’s wife and muse, Melissa. Like a fine wine, she appears delicate yet with intense, powerful character. Her presence serves as a subtle focal point within this impressive landscape. We are but spectators to the invisible miracle of nature’s most celebrated beverage. And are immersed in the aura of a truly elegant work of art. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

L'Auberge
<p><em>Let it Ride</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>24 x 36 inches</p><p>Contemporary impressionist Michael Flohr takes us out to test our luck in his latest image titled, <em>Let it Ride</em>. Here, he paints a scene familiar to any casino featuring the players and the spectators, the winners and the losers. At first glance, you can almost hear the shuffle of the cards, the clanking of chips moving across the table and the bells of the slot machines ringing in the background. Painted in rich, jewel tones, this seemingly solemn image is fraught with the quiet excitement of a date with Lady Luck.</p><p>Yet metaphorically, Flohr aims to paint a larger picture. One that parallels luck with that of hope, the virtue of risk for reward and the thrill of beating the odds - not only in the casino, but in the game of life. Not everyone is a player, as some walk on by. For those who are willing to take the risk the reward is waiting. Remember, you’ve got to play to win. So test your luck, play the odds, keep your money on the table - and let it ride.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Let it Ride
<p><em>London Rain</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>36 x 48 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195 SN, 25 AP </p><p>Travel and adventure are the spice of life and a source of great artistic inspiration for contemporary painter Michael Flohr. His quest for subject matter does not originate from seeking new landscapes, but from seeing landscapes with new eyes. Some may surmise that Michael Flohr paints moments, not places. He is an artist that sees the beauty of the physical world, but ultimately yearns to paint the experience of being in a special place, at a special time. London Rain takes place in England’s renowned Regent Street, London’s West End, known today for its bustling shopping district and uniquely curving urban layout. Regent Street was built in 1825 as one of the first planned developments in London by architect John Nash, and rebuilt under the Beaux-Arts architectural design to create an overall impression of uniformity and fluidity that extends along the winding and bustling thoroughfare.Its famous Café Royal, built in 1865, was known to host the presence of noteworthy figures such as TS Eliot, Oscar Wilde, and JM Whistler and placed Regent Street on the map of London’s social scene. With its residents ranging from the illustrious Liberty department store, known for its involvement in the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts Movements, to the first Apple retail store in Europe, this street is home to some of the most innovative and influential urban locations in the world.Flohr’s expressionist style perfectly emulates the emotion he observes upon walking along Regent Street, gazing through entrancing window panes, getting lost in the famous London fog. Bright lights of the red double-decker buses reflect off of a delicate drizzle that collects in luminescent puddles, brought forth in Flohr’s deliberate brushstrokes of striking color. As he looks back upon London Rain, he recalls how the rain heightened the sense of romance and comfort amidst the tall curvature of the buildings.Michael Flohr’s body of work is testament to the powerful splendor of fulfilling dreams of travel and our desire to take ourselves out of the ordinary to see the extraordinary. Time and again, his art transports us to beautiful moments in intriguing places.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

London Rain
<p><em>Luck of the Irish</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition  </p><p>Regular Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 195</p><p>28 x 48 inches</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>AP Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 25</p><p>20 x 36 inches</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PP Edition</p><p>Edition Size: 10</p><p>36 x 60 inches</p><p><em>Luck of the Irish</em>, a newly released fine art limited edition created by contemporary artist Michael Flohr reveals a place that is near and dear to his heart. Painted at the world famous Buena Vista Café in San Francisco, the composition showcases Flohr’s incredible mastery as one of today’s most talented modern impressionists.</p><p>Flohr first became familiar with the café during his years as an art student at the prestigious San Francisco Academy of Art University. Something about the welcoming energy and history of the café captured his imagination. He would sit for hours sketching and talking with his favorite bartender, “Fred”. Fred has been a permanent fixture at the BV for over 30 years.</p><p>Originally opened as a fishermen’s saloon back in 1916, the café has remained a beacon of hospitality ever since. Their world famous Irish coffee was first introduced in 1952. Legend has it that a challenge was put to Travel Writer Stanton Delaplane by the then-owner of the café, Jack Koeppler, to recreate the original Irish coffee served at the Shannon airport in Dublin. The two men “worked hard” through the night, finally succeeding by morning. Nearly one million libations later, the recipe is still enjoyed by visitors from all around the world! It seems that twentieth century fishermen, 1950’s travel writers, modern day tourists, and young artists all agree, the Buena Vista Café is a magical place!</p><p>Flohr understands this better than most and has captured the unique essence of the café by concentrating on the bustling spirit of the bar and its keeper. His composition draws the eye towards Fred the bartender, who stands behind the polished old world wood of the famous counter. Glass bottles are illuminated in the soft glow of the light and patrons are gathered all around as Fred tells his jokes and spins his yarns for the eager listeners.</p><p>Their friendship as well as Flohr’s genuine fondness for the café is evident in the golden coloring and textural details of this beautiful work of art. His brushstrokes work to tell the story, bringing to life the unique smells and the sound of chatter and laughter. With his confident handling of form and playful use of light, Flohr fills his painting with a strong sense of nostalgia while remaining true to his modern perspective.</p><p>“Luck of the Irish” is a celebration of good times and good friends. It is a tribute to the past, a nod to the present and an amazing example of the transportive power of art.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Luck of the Irish
<p><em>Lunch Date</em> </p><p> Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>28 x 22 inches</p><p> The imagery in contemporary artist Michael Flohr’s paintings often personifies poignant moments in time and glimpses of uniquely special experiences. At their very essence, the artist aims to celebrate life’s little luxuries in living color. Flohr’s “Lunch Date” is no exception. Turning an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary day of romance and intrigue; the ambience of a quaint café illuminated by the light of the sun sets the scene for a romantic interlude. Whereas a traditional “date” will often take place in the evening hours for dinner, a movie or cocktails and dancing, there is something sweetly romantic about spending the day with that special someone. A welcome distraction to one’s daily routine, “Lunch Date” captures the rare and simple pleasure of making the day your own. A glass of wine, a light lunch and perhaps off to a museum or art gallery…? You fill in the blanks—it is your afternoon, your day, and yours to spend any way you please. “Lunch Date” is ultimately about being passionate and spontaneous—much like the manner in which the artist executes his paintings. Join Michael Flohr for lunch and rejoice in the pleasant surprises a day can bring. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Lunch Date
<p><em>Lunch with Degas</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>22.5 x 45 inches</p><p>Contemporary Impressionist painter Michael Flohr pays homage to one of the greatest masters of the Impressionist movement in his creation, Lunch with Degas. Edgar Degas was the only major French painter of the great Impressionists to spend time in the United States and paint his inspirations while on U.S. soil. Degas liked to call himself a “fils de Louisiane”. The American journey was a part of his rich ancestry as his mother, Celestine Musson Degas, had been born in the eclectic New Orleans.</p><p>Michael Flohr has been inspired to capture the rich history of New Orleans in past works as it brings back fond memories of his honeymoon. Flohr and his muse, wife Melissa, have found the old city to be a great source of inspiration as its artistic heritage has remained intact throughout its many trials and tribulations.</p><p>Lunch with Degas celebrates the creative artistry found amongst friends, the kind of friendships that the great Impressionists Degas, Monet, Seurat, Renoir, and others like them shared. An ordinary afternoon with good friends becomes an extraordinary day filled with culture, cuisine, and stimulating conversation. Reflections of light from floor to ceiling are masterfully recreated through Flohr’s own Impressionistic precision. He captures a superior sense of color, depth, reflection, and luminosity as hues of rich color dance across the starched white linen tablecloths. With napkins neatly folded, this French Quarter Café’s protocol is one of elegance and etiquette. A great masterpiece hangs high above the commotion of fine crystal and amusing dialogue. As a picture speaks a thousand words, it is as if the great master Degas has joined the conversation.</p><p>For Michael Flohr, Lunch with Degas is a tribute to the masterful contributions that great Impressionists like Degas have made. The rich history of artistic excellence has passed the baton from one great master to another, resulting in yet another great masterpiece.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Lunch with Degas
<p><em>Manhattan for Mel</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>11 x 14 inches</p><p>Michael Flohr is known for his dynamic city and nightlife scenes as well as his masterful use of brilliant color. However, in private circles he is also known for his dedication to love of his life, Melissa. In this piece of Flohr’s art, like many a great master, is inspired by the power of love for a special woman. He has dedicated this painting to his wife Melissa. The title of this piece celebrates Mel’s favorite indulgence, a Manhattan served with Maker’s Mark. It was created right after the announcement that Mel (as he calls her) was with child and would not enjoy her favorite drink for sometime. It was well worth the wait; their first born son Emmet was born happy and healthy in 2005. The new parents were proud to show him off to the art world at the 2006 Art Expo in New York where Melissa enjoyed a Manhattan…in Manhattan.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE</a></p>

Manhattan for Mel
<p><em>Martini for Me </em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>11 x 14 inches</p><p><em>Martini for Me</em> by Michael Flohr. def: indulge: to yield to or gratify a desire; to indulge oneself. To spoil, treat, pamper, coddle. indulgence: luxury; pleasure; excess; immoderation. There’s something about surrendering to the little pleasures that makes us feel alive. And there’s something about celebrating the joy of living that makes it all worthwhile. And there’s something about great art that captures the essence of all of these things. The work of contemporary impressionist Michael Flohr is just that. Known for his dynamic city and nightlife scenes and masterful use of brilliant color, Flohr’s art is an indulgence in the spirit of life. So treat yourself to the finer things in life. Splurge on something you don’t need, but truly desire. Surrender to that simple pleasure. After all, a small indulgence never hurt anybody. “Yes, bartender I will have a 'Martini for Me'” , M. Flohr </p><p>CALL FOR PRICE</p>

Martini for Me
<p><em>Martini For Two</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>11 x 14 inches</p><p>Edition Size: 195 </p> <p><em>“All great art is born of the metropolis.” -Ezra Pound</em></p> <p>For many, the metropolitan nightlife is a novel opportunity to get out of the routine, have fun, and let go for a little while; partake in a contemporary lifestyle amongst the masses. Get lost and imbibe of the bustle and activity of the vivacious city.</p> <p>Many artists have found that, ironically, the crowds of people in urban settings often allow for the most privacy. Michael Flohr’s Martini for Two is all about sharing a treasured moment of conversation over a favorite drink. The single focus upon a martini shaker and two glasses, Flohr creates a sense of intimacy that can only be found inside a crowded bar.</p> <p>Over time, Flohr’s style has grown and developed; his loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors evidence a trained eye that knows just how to translate a single moment onto canvas. He elevates these moments with every color, and allows us to appreciate the little things that can make all the difference. The best memories in life are made when we share a hour or two with someone we care about. So sit back, relax, and order a “Martini for Two”.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Martini For Two
<p><em>Martinis and Jazz</em> </p><p> Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p> 30 x 40 inches</p><p> Michael Flohr’s “Martinis & Jazz” is a colorful transfusion of excitement and intrigue. Seemingly audible color is laid down with a percussive style that is revered in this contemporary artist’s work. With insightful brilliance, Flohr’s fusion of funkadelic color sets the tone for this captivating image. The painting is a veritable performance in and of itself that morphs into a sensual experience that serves to entice the senses. The artistically implied sounds of the alto sax meld to the beat of the snare drum. Pulsating color bounces off the walls like the notes of an improvisational jazz riff. Cool color permeates the canvas and whets the palette like a refreshing, cold martini. Flohr’s entertaining paint style and dynamic choice of imagery continue to captivate his viewers. His work gives us a heightened awareness for pleasure and a true appreciation for the power of paint and canvas to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Groove to the music, whet your whistle, see the excitement and feel the energy of the room. Join Michael Flohr for a hot night on the town. Settle in with an icy cold martini – on the rocks or straight up –it’s your choice. This is a celebration of art and life. </p><p> CALL FOR PRICE!</p>

Martinis and Jazz
<p><em>Mel at the Bar</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>20 x 24 inches</p><p>The flamboyant artwork of contemporary artist Michael Flohr continues to entertain us with palette, paint and personality. Sustained by improvisation and lyric beauty, Flohr’s latest work titled, <em>Mel at the Bar</em> possesses a dynamic energy and sophisticated complexity that avows, “Play it again, Sam.” Like many a great master inspired by the power of love for a special woman, Flohr has dedicated this painting to his wife, Melissa. The title of this piece also serves as a double entendre for the artist’s nickname for his muse and the actual name of the bartender at one of he and Melissa’s favorite places to rendezvous. Intentionally stylized with a retro-contemporary flair, Flohr transports the viewer to a different place in time. Color melds like the haunting melody of a Billie Holiday song or the taste of a warm snifter of fine cognac. The backdrop, a frenzy of spontaneous and brilliant color, conveys the spirit of the scene with lyrical intention and colorful execution. A feeling of mystery and impending romance seems to loom in the air. The woman at the bar is dressed in classic, vintage fashion. This reflects the artist’s infatuation with the unique style embraced by his wife, Melissa, while setting the tone for this timeless work of art. Is this the past or the present? Does it really matter? Ultimately, Michael Flohr succeeds in taking us to a place that whets the appetite for intrigue and quenches our thirst for visual pleasure.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Mel at the Bar
<p><em>Mel-ody</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>30 x 40 inches</p><p>Any form of art in its purest state has the power to leave a lasting impression on the mind and soul. Be it a beautiful painting, a lovely sonnet or a moving musical score, artistic expression has the ability to universally communicate beyond the five senses. Contemporary artist Michael Flohr’s expressive paint style is just such a celebration of the senses. Moving beyond the visual, his work plays like an audible picture sifted through the eyes with emotional impact. “Mel-ody” is a work of art that beautifully and uniquely serves this intention. Once again, the artist’s wife and muse, Melissa (a.k.a. “Mel”), stands center stage. Adorned in a potent red dress and her signature vintage hat she is illuminated by the light of the jukebox. The brilliance of the crystal chandeliers looms above as the light of dawn slowly emanates through the windows in shades of purple, lavender and blue. An aura of reverie fills the room. Her hand gently reaches for that same old number that plays that same old song. She knows it well and plays it often. It is your song -- the haunting melody that brings you back to a place and time that conjures happy memories and deep emotion. Every time it plays, the past becomes new again. Like any art form, music has the power to speak beyond the present moment. And like a beautiful painting, new meaning can be found in each passing glance.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Mel-ody
<p><em>Night at the Fox </em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition </p><p>24 x 48 inches</p><p>Contemporary artist, Michael Flohr celebrates a “Night at the Fox” in this colorful cityscape featuring Atlanta’s landmark Fox Theatre. Stellar in its illumination, the Fox’s marquee lights up the Atlanta evening as if starring in a performance all its own. A landmark building in the city of Atlanta, the Fox Theatre is rich with a history as dramatic as its decor. Described as a “beautifully outlandish, opulent, grandiose monument to the heady excess of the pre-crash 1920’s, it is a mosque-like structure complete with minarets, onion domes and an interior decor that is even more lavish than its facade”. Originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque dating back to the early 1920’s it opened as the Fox Theatre in 1929. The theatre has been painstakingly preserved over the years and was declared a National Historic Landmark Museum Building in 1991. Captivated by its artistic fantasy and powerful presence, Michael Flohr was compelled to celebrate this artistic monument in a painting of his own creation. Flohr states, “The Fox Theatre is a testament to Atlanta’s appreciation for artistic achievements. The city’s continued efforts to renovate, restore and preserve this monument for the sake of the arts is to be commended. I wanted to pay tribute to the generations of people who entertained and were entertained at the Fox and to those who have worked so hard to keep the theatre alive and well.” Like any work of art, the intrinsic value lies in one’s appreciation for beauty and a reverence for the human artistic spirit. Join Michael Flohr for a “Night at the Fox” and - enjoy!</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Night at the Fox
<p><em>Night Life</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>36 x 22 inches</p><p>Edition of 195</p><p>His work is hot, hip and bursting with the energy of a night on the town. The improvisational painting style of Michael Flohr resonates between abstract composition and representational cityscape with an excitement unique to contemporary artists today. Expressive of his own individualism, Flohr’s style transcends visual boundaries of reality while imposing personal narratives, thereby re-creating an urban experience that is universal in appeal and intrigue. In Flohr’s image entitled, <em>Nightlife</em>, the artist’s manipulation of light, reflection and movement explodes into patterns and rhythms that serve to depict the interaction between man and an environment bursting with colorful, ferocious energy. Technically motivated by the challenge of capturing the vertical light “falling down” from the sky, Flohr juxtaposes a quiet café and a busy city street after an evening shower through a masterful interplay of light and color. As if filtered through squinted eyes, <em>Nightlife</em> represents the artist’s fervent dedication to pure spontaneity, a quality vital and revered in all.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Night Life
<p><em>Parisian Nights</em></p><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>22 x 29 inches</p><p>Edition of 195</p><p>Contemporary painter Michael Flohr's "Parisian Nights" is the quintessence of an evening of true "joie de vivre" on a rainy night in Paris. Illuminated by the lights of the Eiffel Tower in the distance, passion and intrigue lurk in the shadows of the Arc de Triomphe. A kaleidoscope of color covers Flohr's canvas as he recalls the magic and mystery of this fateful Paris night. The composition for this work was captured via photograph during a late night dinner rendezvous at a Paris café, with his wife, Melissa. The artist found himself captivated by his fascination with Paris - its architecture, history and aura of romance. Spurred by creative inspiration, Flohr was compelled to walk the streets as he awaited his meal to be served. Consumed in his reverie as he photographed every nuance of this enchanted city, Flohr soon found himself lost in the streets of Paris. A gentle rain began to fall. He treks for hours to find his way back to the café, all the while enjoying a certain "je ne sais quoi" (I don't know what) as he found himself, though lost, fantastically aware of the carefree joy of Paris life. Ironically, "Parisian Nights" possesses a visual ambiguity of time and place. As if it could be anywhere one's passion and intrigue may lead them - anywhere one can find their true "joie de vivre" on a seemingly lost, rainy night.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p>

Parisian Nights
<div class="current"><em>Red Dress</em><p>Artist: Michael Flohr</p><p>Fine Art Limited Edition</p><p>24 x 24 inches</p><p>195 PLUS 25 AP'S</p><p>The intuitive improvisational approach to emerging artist Michael Flohr’s painting is the driving force behind the creation of a fresh collection of traditional imagery with a bold, contemporary attitude. Regardless of the visual appeal of his work, Flohr is compelled to be a storyteller. Stories born of unspoken interactions and visual clues brought to life by the artist’s ability to twist convention and impulsively defy aesthetic boundaries with paint and palette knife. The story of “Red Dress” was born on a hazy morning at a café in San Francisco. Captivated by a striking woman wearing a red dress, Flohr paints her essence amidst the backdrop of foggy morning light emanating through the windows of the café's vintage interior. The bold color of the woman’s dress is restrained, yet conspicuous enough to define the artist’s intention and create a unique focal point for this work. Characterized by a style submerged in his stream of consciousness, Flohr’s masterful use of rich color and haunting light creates the hypnotic aura for this composition. Through the process of abstraction, the subsequent blurring together of figures and environment coalesce into a rhythmic vision of intrigue and seduction.</p><p><a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=79">CALL FOR PRICE!</a></p></div>

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