Artists Pages

Mack D. Miller


810 Forest Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(843)449-3104
WLEWISMI@AOL.COM


Master Michael Morelock: Pastel.Size: 32"x 26"

Inspiration for the Piece:..." Pastel colors are applied with skill to produce a strong, three-dimensional effect that models the characteristics of oil paintings."

How Piece Was Acquired: Purchased in 1974 with funds from Marrs&Lawson Architects, Inc., Gay Dolphin Inc., and John Wheeler Co, Inc.


Feeding Her Doll: Oil. Size:48"x60"

Inspiration:.."He is able to capture the angelic smile of a child and makes the child come to life within the portrait. He captures on canvas the sweetness and innocence of a child that most contemporaries do not acquire. One can perceive his deep affection for human nature"

Acquisition: In a private collection.

Calabash: Watercolor.Size:24"x36"

Inspiration." ranked among the best realists of all time. His style is sharp focus of realism, known as trompe l"oeil (fool the eye). Museum directors and curators call it magic realism.

Acquisition: In Artist's collection.

Tender Moments: Pastel. Size: 26"x39"

Inspiration:...puts a living image on white paper in less than half an hour, even when the child squirms, turns around and bounces up and down in her chair. Many grown-ups too are talking time out to sit under the spotlight and marvel as they watch their own face come to life under the deft hands of the artist."

Acquisition: In Artist's collection.

Sailing at Myrtle Beach: Oil.Size:24"x36"

Inspiration:..."the technique that he uses is dry brush in acrylics and watercolor, creating unbelievable textures and detail. Nostalgic rural and beach scenes are translated by him into a realism which is more than real.

Acquisition: In Artist's collection.

Little Girl And Butterfly: Pastel. Size:"30x40"

Inspiration: it's something of a Parisian flavor, having the artist work in full view of an admiring artist...He has retained a link with the old masters, namely Degas, Renoir and Cassatt.

Acquisition: Purchased by the Country Club of South Carolina; Florence, South Carolina


Artist's History:
Birthplace:
Shelby, North Carolina

Education:
Erskine College
Ringling School of Art, B.A. of Fine Arts
Studied with:
Loren Wilford
Richard Oxley

Awards:
Purchase Award, 1974
Honorable Mention, 1975

Collections:
In collections- numerous portraits of prominent executives, civic leaders, television actors, beauty queens and children.