“Conditions are Subject to Change” is the name of the series of new works by Denver Artist Michael Ortiz. The works are the second installment to Michael’s latest body of work for 2013.

Michael’s use of Multi-Layering techniques with mixed media such as stencils, spray paint, and collage are a representation of how we live in a world of ever changing environments, possibilities and ways of thinking. Through layered collage and street art state of mind Michael explores ways to create new ideas and techniques by trying new things and not keeping with a general outline as to how each piece is made. With this Michael has been able to achieve different effects in each piece of art while maintaining a cohesive and responsive body of work.

Please join us for the Preview Thursday May 2nd 6-9pm and The Opening Reception First Friday May 3rd 5-10pm

For more info please visit: http://www.lovegallerydenver.com/

The Awakening series are the new giclee prints from the
latest series of mixed media paintings by Michael Ortiz. Each print
is archival and can be ordered by clicking the link below. You can
pick up your print at Like Minded Productions, 2700 Walnut St. in
Denver (shipping option available). Sized at 18″ x 24″ and Printed
on a 300 gram watercolor paper. Each part of the series is numbered
out of 20.

The Awakening pt.1 without shipping ($60)

with shipping ($70)

The Awakening pt.2  without shipping ($60)

with shipping ($70)

Have A Good One

“Have a Good One” is the name of the new series of artwork by Denver Artist Michael Ortiz. Michael explores the ideologies and the ephemeral nature of graffiti using the aesthetic throughout the paintings as a base layer to build from, covering up old tags with new tags. The works are all constructed on wood panels and consist of print collage, handmade stencils, spray paint, paint marker, acrylic and latex paints to build the layers. Michael works with a certain ‘create and destroy’ state of mind and the subject matter is compiled with the same mentality as he would use if he was doing the art on a street wall. The subjects in the art are bold, impactful and draped with vivid colors. These new mixed media collages have a sense of decayed graphic design and painterly technique arranged in a way to affect the viewer with provocative thought. The name ‘Have A Good One’ has a number of different meanings in society today and in this instance it refers to the impermanence of doing a piece of graffiti or really anything you do in life. The whole point in life is to make it good so, “Have A Good One”, because it will all be gone one of these days.

Please join us March 1st (First Friday)

Stovall/Costillow Collective

230 W. 6th Ave. Denver Colorado

Opening reception Friday, March 1st 2013

http://sc-collective.com/

Michael Ortiz is working on a new mural for 2700 Walnut St. in Denver, CO. More news to follow.

Introducing the new “Denver 5280″ giclee print designed by Michael Ortiz. The print features a taste for the Mile High City Denver and is designed to represent “Colorful Colorado”. Each print is archival and can be ordered by clicking the link below. You can pick up your print at Like Minded Productions 2700 Walnut St. in Denver (shipping option available). Sized at 13″ x 19″ and Printed on a 210gram watercolor paper. You can also pick them up at MegaFauna in Denver (2701 Larimer Street)

without shipping ($20)

with shipping ($30)

Michael Ortiz and Day in the Lyfe graffiti magazine have once again teamed up to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the magazine. In conjunction with Art Basel in Miami Day in the Lyfe Magazine and Michael Ortiz have released a special limited edition print designed by Michael Ortiz (Like Minded Productions). These archival giclee prints are sized at 17″x22″ and printed on 280gram textured fine art paper. A Day in the Lyfe magazine are releasing the prints in Miami at the Day in the Lyfe Pop Up gallery that will pop up in various locations in Miami. You can follow at http://dayinthelyfe.com/

Indoor Mural (1)

Outdoor Mural (2)

Like Minded Productions was commissioned to do two new murals for TAG Burger Bar, located 1222 Madison St. in Denver. The exterior wall measures 18ft x 10ft and combines several different techniques from spray painted stencils to hand-done brushwork. The second interior wall measures 25ftx10ft and is composed of abstract graffiti forms done entirely by freehand. The pieces were painted and installed by Michael Ortizand Jonathan Lamb. Dig ‘em.