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A moody, seedy South London pub provides the backdrop for the characters from Brokeback Mountain, a film loved by Mike for it’s courageous take on masculinity. Juxtaposed here.
Gallery Show: Whitford, Jermyn Street, St James
Date of Completion: 2008
Original: Acrylic on Canvas: 100cm x 70cm
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Mike Francis, a distinguished painter from London, devoted his life to the mastery of hyper-realism. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and extraordinary ability to capture detail in his artwork, Mike's work breaks the boundaries between art and reality. Each piece reflects his unwavering passion and commitment, inviting viewers to experience the world through an unparalleled lens of precision and beauty. Discover the stunning artistry of Mike Francis, where every brushstroke tells a story with stunning clarity and depth.
Here at Mike Francis Art, we are proud to partner with Andy at Box Clever in Littlestone, who has been involved in Fine Art Printing all his life. Andy uses state of the art scanners in order to replicate Mike's vibrant original artworks, immersing himself in the production of the clearest of images on artist grade canvases.
Andy hand stretches the canvas once printed, producing a truly bespoke reproduction print of the highest quality. Each canvas is finished with a clear varnish to assist with the protection and also ensures the longevity of the artwork. Each canvas comes with a Certifcate of Authenticity, which details the original painting's date and Gallery Show, the batch number and painting's legacy with a short biography from Mike about the painting's original inspirations
Time Ladies, Gents and Dogs Please
Being a native Londoner and growing up in Covent Garden and Soho, I've always been fascinated with Mike's paintings of the area. This particular painting captures the essence of a London Pub, with its atmosphere and range of assorted characters (particularly the dogs!). It reminds me of the drinking dens in that area and to see it with the mercurial London landmark of Big Ben composed in the background makes me reminisce about my home town. Although an imagined piece, it is very powerfully familiar. The painting has totally changed the room where it hangs proudly. I shall be buying more of Mike's seminal London artworks, particularly those related to where I grew up.
— Johnnie Jackson
Spot the Dog
I was drawn to Mike's beautiful painting by its hope and vitality. Everytime I look at the painting it makes me happy, with its bright warm colours capturing a summers day at the beach. The windbreakers are also a poignant reminder of childhood days at the beach with my mum. The composition is made more intriguing with the dogs - I'd loved to have asked Mike what his fascination were with them as they seem to appear in a number of similar paintings. I intend to make a Mike Francis collection over the coming years - he was such a talented artist. The painting has totally changed the mood in my recently refurbed bathroom.
— Lorraine Nuille
Rupert Street Boy
I was introduced to Mike's work by a close friend in the transport industry, and after viewing a number of Mike's paintings, was drawn to this rendition of the market scene from 1960's Soho. The atmosphere he has created reflects the hustle and bustle from that part of London, and to learn that Mike worked there and took the personal photographs of all of the characters really sings of its authenticity as a work of art. The palette of colours he has used and the detail in the characters reminds me of spending my time at various markets in London as a boy. The painting has added so much to a rather dull space in my hallway. I shall be making another purchase of Mike's work very soon - as they have provided a real talking point when visitors see his artwork.
— Dominic
White Horse
I learned of Mike's history of growing up as an artist in Soho from his son Joe. I have lived in the area all my life and was amazed to see an artist use my locale as a backdrop. This particular painting fuses Mike's ability to create a dream like montage of the markets in the area alongside the theatres in Soho. Everytime I look at it it reminds me of where I grow up and still live. A masterpiece.
— Peter Jackson
