Mike Mitchell 'Skully III' (Desert) Print Available

Artist: Mike Mitchell
Title: Skully III (Desert)
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 8 x 8 Inches
Edition: 75
Price: $60

  

Mike Mitchell is a Los Angeles based artist whose bright, pop infused paintings and digital illustrations celebrate the power of positivity. Born in 1982 and raised in Texas, he studied graphic design at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he learned to merge bold colour theory with clean, communicative imagery. Working under the online alias Sir Mitchell, he built an early following by posting daily digital sketches that combined superhero iconography with gentle humour, a project that honed his signature style of saturated palettes, crisp outlines and optimistic themes.

Mitchell’s process begins with loose pencil sketches that are scanned and refined in Photoshop, allowing him to experiment with colour relationships and subtle texture overlays until the image radiates warmth. He then translates selected pieces into acrylic on canvas, building smooth surfaces through patient layering so that highlights appear to glow from within. Recurring motifs include blooming flowers, soaring birds and wide eyed children, all rendered in flat blocks of coral, turquoise and butter yellow that pulse against soft pastel backgrounds. His Just Keep Going series pairs uplifting phrases with minimalist landscapes, while limited edition prints sell out online within minutes, the proceeds often donated to mental health charities.

When he is not painting, Mitchell mentors emerging artists through virtual workshops, sharing techniques and encouraging them to embrace vulnerability in their work. Whether designing a mural for a children’s hospital or a small greeting card, he approaches each project with the same goal: remind viewers that beauty is abundant and hope is always within reach.