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Last Updated: 2001/05/31
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Artist profiles
Mike Lainey
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Born in Mainland on December 28th of 1950, Mike Lainey is one of 13 children. He began to draw at the age of 15, using chalk and pastel crayon. He had always been interested in art, which is why he began to paint. He believes that he has been tremendously influenced by his father. At first, his favourite topics to paint came from photos of landscapes that he found in books, or images right out of his dreams. Today he specializes in paintings of landscape and water. He loves his part of the world (Mainland) and he delights in capturing the beauty of the community on canvas. Many people who see his work ask him to do paintings of personal photos and he thinks of attempting portraits very soon. Also, local business people ask him for paintings either to award as prizes in draws or to decorate the walls of their premises. The Red Island Heritage Group and the PEDA offer to show his paintings at the annual Fall Fair and every summer, he is requested to show his works at the summer festival at Cape St. George. There are always paintings available at the Red Island Heritage office where visitors can buy them or admire his exceptional work. They are also displayed in local convenient stores in the province as well as the province of Prince Edward Island. Mike
has more than one string to his bow. As well as being an artist,
he writes short stories
and composes his own songs. He also plays the guitar and enjoys
gardening. He
has built a small gallery (12 ft x 36 ft) at Mainland which he
hopes to open next summer
where he will display his paintings as well as the talents of
others. He has named his gallery
"Island Studio". |
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