Hill — at the David W. Streets Beverly Hills gallery

Michael John Hill was raised in Brighton, Sussex, England. His talent and interest in art developed early in life, but his only formal training came during his primary years in school. Considered a self-taught artist, Hill’s endless details in his traditional landscapes recall the style of the Old Masters.

He first began exhibiting his pieces in London’s Green Park, where he did so for 18 years. There he was discovered by Marshall Field’s London office. The retail giant purchased his paintings and sent them to Chi- cago; his American career and popularity prospered.

Hill blends the elements of air, water, and earth to recapture the early morning mist and sunlight known to England. He contrasts highly detailed trees against foggy backgrounds. The end result is artwork that gracefully depicts serenity and peace.

He uses a combination of oil and acrylic paint to achieve his signature effects. Careful selection of undertones and canvas add to the painting’s atmosphere. The detailed trees in each piece repre- sent people from the artist’s life. A grouping of trees may represent a family, while two trees with entwined limbs may represent a loving couple. Ultimately, Hill leaves it up to the viewers to draw from their own life and determine the meaning in the painting.

Hill’s paintings can be found in the collections of: the British Royal Family, the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, the Sultan of Brunei, the Malaysian Royal Family, Ellenwai Corporation (Singapore), Miyoshi Corporation (Japan), Airport Security International (USA), Forbes, Inc. (USA), Kalmar Corporation (Hong Kong), Lord & Lady Sterling (England), Princess Mahan Idris (England), Mr. & Mrs. Hilton (USA), Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Fishburne (USA), CDEC Corporation (USA), Buzz Aldrin (USA), Brian Wilson (USA), Tony Curtis (USA), Nicholas Cage (USA), and formerly in the East Wing of the White House (Washington, DC USA).

Hill was involved in an accident in the summer of 2008. Due to the extent of his injuries, he has lost his sight and doctors say, at this time, that they are unsure to whether or not he will regain his sight.

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Hill

TREES OF MAJESTIC STATURE

Oil on Canvas

48" x 60" (121.9 cm x 152.4 cm)

David W. Streets' Beverly Hills art gallery is at
9407 South Santa Monica Blvd, Bevely Hills California 90210