Michael is available for private art commissions (including portraits); horticultural design & consultancy, art workshops and/or private classes and educational presentations.

Illustrated presentations are based on previous research and writing projects and are available to educational groups and those interested in topics relating to gardening, conservation, natural history and the arts.

Upcoming events :

Register NOW for Spring classes

starting April 10 (See under courses for details)

 

Portrait Painting Workshop

with renowned Toronto realist artist,

Olaf Schneider

(See under Latest News for details)

www.olaf.ca  

 

 

Apple in coloured pencil by Michael Spillane

• April 2012

Spring term begins at Spillane Studio of Fine Arts

 (see course schedule under courses menu).

Call to reserve a place: 905-891-8422

• Life Drawing from the Model -- Life drawing classess at the studio (7:30 to 9:30) (See flyer under Events).
  
  Call for more information 905-891-8422 or check out artfordable.ca/life-drawing.html 

For information on Michael's courses, workshops and teaching programs, please contact us at 905-891-8422

michael@spillane-arts.com

 

Original pen & ink drawing of Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, England 30" x 20" Original SOLD. Limited edition matted prints available 15" x 10"  $120.

Drawing by Michael Spillane

 

• Read about the history of the Poincettia in Michael's article in the December "Reflections" section of the Blog.
• Sign up for botanical painting workshops at Visual Arts Mississauga.
• Attend one of Michael's lecture presentations at the Toronto Botanical Gardens
• Check out drawing and painting courses and workshops at Spillane Studio of Fine Arts in Port Credit. Register early as classes are small and fill up quickly!

 

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About Michael Spillane My name is Michael Spillane and I would like to welcome you to my website. Take a look at the art courses and workshops available at the studio in Port Credit and also my teaching schedule at Visual Arts Mississauga and other locations. I have included sections on horticultural design and some examples of my previous published writing. There is a blog section, guest book and events page, art galleries, and even a look back at a few past musical events (from previous incarnations).

News 2012 Check out new courses starting in April (under Courses) and workshops (under Events). Register now for classical botanical drawing and painting on Tuesday mornings! Sign up NOW for Olaf Schneider's Masterclass workshop in painting portraits (in Port Credit) and Michael Spillane's portrait drawing workshop (dates to be announced).

News 2011

Spillane Studio of Fine Arts

106 Lakeshore Road E., (lower level), Port Credit, Mississuaga, Ont. L5G 1E3

The studio has been featured in The Mississauga News  (view the article under the Courses menu)

Located in the Village of Port Credit, Spillane Studio of Fine Arts is easily accessible from Lakeshore Road and provides an intimate space for study. Together with outlined regular courses, Spillane Studio of Fine Arts offers workshops covering a variety of art-related subjects which will be posted at regular intervals.

     

  Classes in progress at the studio.

Learn the process of layering with graphite to develop realistic three-dimensional drawings.

Botanical Illustration

Lesson Plan 1 --  Drawing an Apple   

Download this PDF step-by-step drawing lesson in the Workshops side navigation menu.

For information on upcoming programs, courses or workshops in botanical art, please contact Michael at 905-891-8422

michael@spillane-arts.com

Cyclamen on black background -- Oil on linen canvas -- 20 x 16 inches

By Michael Spillane

 905-891-8422