http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/ SKETCHBLOG is an online sketchbook by Michael Pfleghaar featuring original artwork, sketches, illustrations, observations and commentary. en-us 2008-07-18T17:21:41-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001156.html The Nines Gallery presents “Modernscapes—Near the Edge” to begin its 11th Season of Fine Art in Holland. On Friday, September 26th, The Nines Gallery will host an art opening to celebrate the new works of Michael Pfleghaar. In addition to... Commentary Michael 2008-07-18T17:21:41-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001155.html Well not quite Atlas holding up the earth, but Michael holding up a giant heart...photo by Cristina T.C.... photos of me Michael 2008-07-17T19:06:11-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001154.html Today we started applying wire, flowers, and beads to the "heart" our centerpiece of the Artworks sculpture for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Special thanks to Brett Haberkorn for welding the frame. Photo by Cristina T.C.... Commentary Michael 2008-07-15T21:35:22-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001153.html Here is my class of Artworks students (minus one) for this summer. Two weeks to go and now the fun begins as the sculpture starts to be assembled. Its a great group of hard working kids 14-20 years old... photos Michael 2008-07-14T20:11:53-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001151.html Group photo of Tommy Allen, myself, and Guillaume and Brooke Hazael-Massieux, Chef and owners of La Becasse in Maple City, MI. The show looks right at home at the cozy little French Restaurant. More photos can be found here:... Commentary Michael 2008-07-13T21:29:40-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001150.html Photo by Cristina T. C. and student in my Artworks class this summer. She has been documenting the projects we are working on, to get the full picture visit her Flickr site page UICA Momories!~... Commentary Michael 2008-07-07T17:21:05-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001149.html oil on board, 12" x 12"... Paintings Michael 2008-07-06T20:51:30-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001148.html oil on board, 12" x 12"... Paintings Michael 2008-07-06T20:48:18-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001147.html silk-screen on terra cotta in progress... ceramics Michael 2008-07-06T20:45:30-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001146.html Ever wonder what the heck Artworks is? Well here is your chance to find out. Thursday July 10 9-10 AM or 12-1 PM Thursday August 21 9-10 AM or 12-1 PM Please join us for an exclusive, one-hour look... Commentary Michael 2008-07-01T21:03:30-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001145.html More clay Greek Urn inspired work in progress for the fall show.... ceramics Michael 2008-06-27T16:39:55-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001144.html My work will now be carried at a new gallery in South Haven, MI. The Roger Mason Gallery is having its opening party this Friday night, June 27. The gallery is located at 422 Eagle Street and for more... Paintings Michael 2008-06-24T17:40:10-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001142.html By Robin Chase from her blog: http://networkmusings.blogspot.com/ I wrote this for International Design Magazine, where it appeared in the June 2008 issue. You’re in a deflating raft. You have 4 minutes and 30 seconds until the black storm on the... Commentary Michael 2008-06-20T09:15:34-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001141.html Here is my group of 9 Artworks students. We will be working on a project for the new Grand Rapids Community Foundation building lobby over the next five weeks.... Commentary Michael 2008-06-19T06:33:49-05:00 http://www.pfleghaar.com/sketchblog/archives/001140.html I will be painting live in the Children's Garden at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on Monday, July, 28 noon to 1pm. More info at http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/event.php?id=356... Commentary Michael 2008-06-17T18:26:45-05:00