Michel-Paul: Artist, Teacher, Friend

Featured Works
“Grey Shade, Red Door” by Michel-Paul Cyr
“Grey Shade, Red Door” by Michel-Paul Cyr
“Blue Shade, Red Door” prints
“Blue Shade, Red Door” prints
“Hallowell” by Michel-Paul Cyr
“Hallowell” by Michel-Paul Cyr

Oil on Canvas (24” x 48”) $3,000.00

“River’s Bend” by Michel-Paul Cyr
“River’s Bend” by Michel-Paul Cyr

Oil on Canvas (11”x14”), $400.00

“New Harbor, Maine” by Michel-Paul Cyr
“New Harbor, Maine” by Michel-Paul Cyr

Oil on Canvas, (9”×12”) $350.00

I was born in 1960 and raised in Aroostook County in Maine. I began painting at the age of fifty when I had a serious health scare. I decided to live by the mantra, “Life is short, do what makes you happy.” Since the time I was a child, I have always had a passion for art and hoped to one day be able to paint and sell my art once I had retired. Now I am finally living out my dream as an artist fortunate enough to both live and paint in his home. I am primarily self-taught. I did take one brief beginner course when I began my journey as an artist, but the rest is history.

Before pursuing my dream as an artist, I worked in the food and beverage industry. When the opportunity arose to open my art studio, I wanted to create a place where people could come together, talk about art, sit, relax, observe, and feel comfortable. I wanted to encourage parents to bring in their children and introduce them to the amazing world of art. I hope I’m on my way to accomplishing that.

A word from the Michel-Paul:

Get to know Michel-Paul
and find out why he goes my so many names:

In this video, Michel-Paul talks about his first painting and he explains why he goes by so many names.

See how the studio began:

This video is a bit long but it covers the week leading up to the Studio’s Grand Opening in 2023.

See why so many people love Michel-Paul:

This link jumps to 15:40 in the longer video and covers the story of J.J. and the loon painting. Spoiler: Michel-Paul is so open-hearted that he lets a little girl named J.J. paint with him on his canvas. This is why the painting is titled JJ’s Loon and why Michel-Paul is called a friend by so many people.