Sketch of Christ #2 Painting the transformed materials create altar-like

the transformed materials create altar-like forms that speak of innocence

sharpness of detail and

Exhibition Statement from the Artist: My work is about my fears and concerns

Michael Ryan (1982–2016) was born in Brea

Sketch of Christ #2 Painting the transformed materials create altar-likeDetails About Oil on canvas 18 x 24 in. 2018 Akira Beard is an artist living and working in Northern CA. Like the art itself, his professional practice stems from his ideas, beliefs and values. Akira's paintings are like tomes for the great spiritual teachers of the past, and also cleverly link contemporary culture with beautiful skills in portraiture. His work is relevant, moving, and powerful truly spiritual, not upholding any outrageous or inhuman