Exciting projects are in the works! Mike is set to begin working on his largest commission to date for a new Miraval Spa set to open in May 2012. He was handpicked by internationally-known designer Clodagh to do the piece which will measure approximately 28-feet wide –
The Color of Steel: One DCP writer’s account of painting with a master – Mike Elsass by Annie Bowers The scent of acrylic paint, polyurethane and incense lingered in the air at the old warehouse. Industrial fans hummed, and someone down the hall was using the
Artists in the News – Mike Elsass featured in the Muse Gallery Newsletter, January-March 2011 (Issue No. 23) Mike Elsass and Mike Ervin were nominated for a Governor’s Award for the Arts: An artistic energy has transformed the streets of the Oregon Arts District in downtown
Soak up painting know-how with artist Mike Elsass: Dayton painter will share techniques at two workshops by Pamela Dillon for the Dayton Daily News August 14, 2011 He’s known around Dayton for his easy smile, laid-back attitude and, of course, for his vibrant abstract-on-rusted-steel paintings. Mike Elsass will
New art spot in Yellow Springs by Pamela Dillon for Dayton Daily News,August 13, 2011 Christine Klinger enjoys Yellow Springs so much that she’s willing to set up housekeeping there, as well as a new business. She and her husband Jim are in the midst of building
Fight Night a striking success for everyone by Tom Archdeacon for Dayton Daily News, July 17, 2011 Darrence Williams — The Punchin’ Preacher — took the pulpit in his West Dayton church Sunday afternoon with a cut on one cheek, some bruising and puffiness on the other and
Fight Night – “Cool event” for steamy evening and photos, too by Tom Archdeacon for Dayton Daily News, July 17, 2011 Darrence Williams – The Punchin’ Preacher – will take the pulpit in his West Dayton church this afternoon with a cut on one cheek, some bruising and
Punchers & Painters opens with a knockout night by Tom Archdeacon for Dayton Daily News Punchers & Painters – the annual multi-week, multi-event embrace of boxing and art in downtown Dayton – kicked off Saturday night with a well-attended, enthusiastic“Celebration of Davey Moore” at the Color of Energy
Boxing art event pays tribute to 2 champs by Tom Archdeacon for Dayton Daily News, May 19, 2011 Punchers & Painters II will return to downtown Dayton this summer and this time around it should be a real heavyweight event. And that’s not just because there will be
Derby party a smash hit in Oregon District by Tom Archdeacon for Dayton Daily News Wednesday night’s “And They’re Off!” Kentucky Derby party at the Color of Energy was a smash hit. It drew a packed house to the Brown Street gallery in the Oregon District. “I
