"Faces of Fantasy" The Fine Art of Michael Garland

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will present “Faces of Fantasy,” an exhibit of surreal portraiture by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland.

Michael’s work has been featured in the popular art publication American Artist and in Print and Communication Arts. He has received a number of prestigious awards for his work, most recently at the Mark Twain Library Annual Art Show, the Great Hollows Art Show, and the Society of Illustrators Annual Members Show. His work hangs in private and corporate collections around the country.

In addition to his fine art, featured in “Faces of Fantasy,” Michael is internationally known as the author and illustrator of over 40 children’s books, including the award-winning Get Off My Lawn and Widgets Go Walking. His children’s book, Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook, won the California and Delaware state reading awards. Michael has also illustrated over fifty books by celebrity authors such as James Patterson and Gloria Estefan.

An Artist’s Reception for “Faces of Fantasy” will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This event is free, and refreshments will be served.

On Friday, July 12, at 7:30 PM, Michael will give a talk on his dual career as a fine artist and illustrator. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door.