Painting the Colors, Light, & Feel of the Southwest
About
Mike Mahon Fine Art
Where Art Meets Emotion, and Stories Come to Life
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Mike Mahon
Mike Mahon’s style is impressionistic realism. His portraiture and landscapes seem to intensify and exaggerate the story he wants to tell in them. Ordinary people and places are suddenly transformed when Mike focuses on the heart and soul of his subjects. As Hunter Ingalls, art educator and art critic, stated in a newspaper show critique, “Mike Mahon is an artist with a clear command of both the oil and pastel media... (his) works reveal an ability to single out simple, unassuming details for special emphasis, elevating the imagery into radiant, dream-like originality.”
“My art is about authenticity and simply letting the subject matter speak for itself. The Christian astronomer, Johannes Kepler, once said, ‘I was merely thinking God’s thoughts after him.’ It's an honor and previlege to make a career of painting God's thoughts about the beauty of landscape and the human face after him."
Mike doesn't approach his work in a formulaic way, limiting himself to only one kind image or technique. He paints what he loves, not what he thinks will sell. That keeps his work fresh and spontanieous.
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.”— Henry Ward Beecher
MEET THE ARTIST
“As a painter, I record what a photograph or a quick glance misses.”
“During my professional career as an artist and photographer, I realized that when it comes to landscapes and portraits, there is a profound difference between photography and a painting. In 1/125 of a second the photographer captures an instant of time of the subject. What a difference it makes when an artist spends hours contemplating the same scene, the same face, as it transforms in light and emotion. In our entire lives few of us contemplate a single image for more than a few seconds or a minute or two. Focused concentration in observation is the job of the artist. That is why a frequent response to one of my paintings is, ‘I've seen that scene many times but never relized how beautiful it is, or never notices how colorful it really is.”
Fine Art Prints for the Discerning Collector
Set a mood of elegance that reflects your love of the Southwest and its people. Mike's fine art prints are crafted to spark conversation and captivate the imagination. Each piece is available in small, exclusive, limited editions—ensuring your collection remains unique and timeless.
From private residences to corporate installations, Mike’s creations grace walls around the country, bringing depth, emotion, and refined elegance to every space.
Mike has selected a few of his favorite and most popular images to make available as high quality giclée limited edition prints. The prints are in editions of only 50 prints, signed and numbered.
Invest in artwork that transforms your environment and resonates for years to come.
COLLECTOR REVIEWS
Words from those who’ve welcomed art into their lives.
“The detail Mike puts into his work is unmatched. So many collectors have said many times they can believe his pastel work! Clients, customers and collectors swoon over his vibrant color choices.’’
Mike's work definitely strikes a cord with our Texas residents! The canyons and landscapes are always the collectors favorites. They see the sentiment in the space seem to spark a personal memory for them.
The New Mexico pieces are equally as gorgeous and many clients associate it with a vacation spot they have been too or a road they have traveled along theirs life's journey.
We believe Mike’s work will be passed down for many generations to come!
— Reece Beddington,
Reserve Gallery, Amarillo, Texas
“Mike's work represents both exceptional artistic skill and that rare quality of emotional resonance that makes a piece truly unforgettable.”
“I was immediately struck by Mike Mahon's extraordinary mastery of light when I first encountered his work in a gallery in Taos, New Mexico.
What sets Mike apart is his intuitive understanding of how light transforms throughout the day - his palettes shift naturally with the conditions he's capturing, whether it's the soft, gentle colors of early morning or the dramatic warmth of sunset reflecting off mountains and fences.”
— Andrea Matus-Magee, Artist/collector, Santa Fe, NM
“Mike's paintings are a vibrant celebration of Southwestern culture, infused with the rich, colorful influences of Taos, Santa Fe and the New Mexico countryside.”
— Dennis & Kim Garvey,
Collectors, Amarillo, Tx
“[Mike] is a master of design and he is one of the best of the best in the New Mexico art scene..”
{Mike] is the consummate professional in the way he approaches the design and process of creating a painting. We are fortunate to own a lovely painting I purchased from him years ago and it has become not only one of our favorite pieces, but also evokes special memories of a week in Taos painting with Mike. His paintings just say “New Mexico” with his beautiful colors, skillful composition, and his mastery of his medium, both in pastel and oil. His deep roots in New Mexico are evident in the historic locations he choses to paint. He is a master of design and he is one of the best of the best in the New Mexico art scene. I am blessed not only to be a collector but to call him a friend and a teacher.
— Elizabeth Cooper,
Owner Operator BlueBird Studios, Santa Fe, NM
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THE PROCESS
Bringing an idea to life through art begins long before the first stroke is made.
Inspiration can strike in the smallest of moments—a shadow dancing across a wall, the texture of weathered stone, or the quiet stillness of dawn. For Mike Mahon, the process is one of observation and patience, waiting for the right alignment of light, emotion, and space.
Every composition is a deliberate act, balancing form and feeling. Whether behind the lens or standing before a canvas, Mike crafts pieces that invite reflection and connection. These works become more than visual—they become experiences that resonate deeply, offering viewers a chance to pause, feel, and rediscover the beauty hidden in the everyday.
Painting the Colors, Light, & Feel of the Southwest
