The Hot City

I have portrayed Brisbane CBD many times, this time I wanted to capture the heat of the city. I composed this piece from a series of sketches and photos I took around midday in the CBD during summer. Walking around Brisbane in the summer heat has a surreal feel. The reflections make it even brighter and harder to see properly. I wanted to push that idea.

This piece won first place in The Brisbane Visual Arts Community 2026 art competition in the emerging artist category.

It would be well suited to trendy city office space, cafe bar or modern home

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Hi , Im Michael. I am an Irish artist based in Brisbane. I paint mostly in oils. I do landscapes and portraits in a variety of styles. I love to piant in the studio but I feel most alive when I get to paint outside. I am constantaly evolving and improving my methods.