Michael Heikkinen Art

Work in progress

Mountain Roots 02 commission in progress

Park Ranger work in progres

Blue Moon 02

Blue Island 02

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Panel B

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panel A

Orange Tree 01
For this surreal landscape study in orange and blue, I wanted it to be mysteriously and ambiguously underlit, as well as to showcase both the smooth and the rough qualities of chalk pastel. version 1, May 2015.
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Purple Haze 01

A brilliant sunset seen through a thick purple haze, this piece was made using Fluorescent Pastels from the 70's. Normal Light Version, November 2016.
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Point Loma Sunset 01

This began as just an experiment in purple and orange. When it resolved into this stunning sunset, I decided to add in the Point Loma profile. May 2015.
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Mystic Marsh Panel A 04 in progress

Mystic Marsh Panel B 04

American Flag work in progress

Moonlit Beach 01
I was at Mission Beach, San Diego when I saw this fantastic cloud formation. It was too dark for a photo, so I stared at the sky for a while, then went home and painted the whole thing from memory. This is also one of my first ocean wave paintings. January 2015.
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Rebirth 01

About a year after the wildfires up in Julian, life returns, green and lush amidst the blackened remains. September 2019.
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Desert Discovery 01

Ocean Beach Pier Sunset 02
San Diego's Ocean Beach Pier with a brilliant sunset exploding above the horizon. February 2022.
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Savannah Sunrise
I wanted to do a sunrise that was a bit Lion King flavored, and this is what came out. Sun rays explode from behind the mountains. October 2019.
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Green Flash At The Ocean Beach Pier 01

The mysterious Green Flash happens just as the sun sets. It is actually just the reaction in your retinas to the sudden shift in lighting, but I have never seen anyone try to do a painting of it, so I thought I would give it a shot. This one was down at the Ocean Beach Pier in July of 2018. November 2018.
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Hotel Del Coronado 01

The front facade of San Diego's historic Hotel Del Coronado as seen from the driveway. Since my style is heavily influenced by fairy tales and fantasy, I tried to highlight the building's castle-like appearance. October 2014.
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Botanical Building In Balboa Park 01
The Botanical Building in San Diego's Balboa Park reflected in the nearby pond. Version 1, September 2014.
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Sunset Heart 02

This sequel to last year's Valentine's Day Card features purple storm clouds. Purple for passion, and storm clouds because love is like that sometimes. January 2016.
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Around The Bend 02 - Lake Murray

This was from a photo I took down on the road around Lake Murray near San Diego. The road was asphalt, but I wanted something more like a yellowish road winding through an emerald forest... April 2004.
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Tree Of Life 01

This tree was from a photo my friend took in Hawaii, but behind it was a hotel and a parking lot, which I deleted. The flames represent photosynthesis and other life energies the tree provides. April 2005.
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Mountain Roots 01

Inspired by Dr.Seuss in the foreground and the Madagascar films in the background, this whimsical fansasy piece features plants made by dripping water across the canvas. July 2016.
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