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MICHAEL BROWN
PENCIL ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER
LINCOLN
The artist Michael Brown is a study
in patience. His pencil art is so detailed
it is often mistaken for photographs. He
carries a magnifying glass so people
can inspect his artwork up close and
see for themselves. It can take him 300-
400 hours to create his signature look.
"I'm the slowest artist in the world.
My patience is more of a gift than
my ability to draw. I'd say my work is
80 percent patience and 20 percent
talent," says Brown.
"I use pencils because I like the
control they give me." He uses Crayola
and Prisma pencils along with some
airbrushing techniques, and uses photo-
graphs to help him catch every detail of
his subjects. His attention to detail has
helped him win the Artist of the Year for
Montana Ducks Unlimited, twice.
He's a self-taught artist, teaching
himself photography and to draw, paint,
and air-brush. He's always considered
himself an artist. "I've always created an
art studio wherever I've been. Even if it's
just been in a corner of a hotel room."
Currently his art gallery and studio
are located in his home. He remodeled
this space to create a comfortable
working area and a place to display his
art. He designed and built his custom
art table after injuring his back. He
needed a comfortable table that could
do exactly what he needed it to do.
His work is for sale at his gallery and
the Montanan Restaurant in Lincoln,
MT. His gallery is located at 185 North
6th Ave, Lincoln, MT. 406-788-5759.
Mbrown5759@hotmail.com.
"My
patience
is more
of a gift
THAN MY ABILITY
TO DRAW. I'D SAY
MY WORK IS 80
PERCENT PATIENCE
AND 20 PERCENT
TALENT."
PREDATORY PERFECTION
DUCK
