Michael Shapcott (June 6, 1982 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a Central Connecticut-based painter. He studied in Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, in illustration for two years before switching to fine arts at the later time of his studies. He graduated in 2007 with a diploma in Fine Arts.
The Girl and the Owl
His style known for his use of daring colours and emotionally-charged portraits. He starts of with detailed graphite drawings as base which then he fills them with colorful washes of oils or acrylics.
Shapcott also creates videos to track the process of his style of creating a painting.
Although he credits his education for his basic technical experience, he believes that by breaking some of the traditional methods and experimenting on his own, he builds up the confidence, unique style that he continues to expand upon today.
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Opal
Drift
Raccoon, sketch
