Collection: Michael Godard Art

Rockstar of the Art World

Michael Godard is known as the explosive “Rockstar of the Art World” and global top selling artist! Godard captivates viewers with his animated olives, whimsical grapes and dancing strawberries. He redefines art with unique imagery that is a combination of imagination, wit, and humor. Godard discovered his talent for art at an early age. The young artist used his drawing skills as a way to make new friends. He spent most of his high school and college years living in Las Vegas. He attended the University of Nevada in Las Vegas for Fine Arts and later attended The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. After attending college, Godard worked as a mechanical engineer for 12 years before diving into his art career.

His popularity as an artist did not come easy. He had to come up with his own style - which he did while doodling on the back of piece of paper at Art Center Gallery drawing his first olives.

During this time his daughter Paige was in a coma, he lived in the hospital. He was emotionally drained and wanted to do something to perk himself up. Godard was compelled to create a series of paintings in which his theme was olives. Godard brought the olives alive in his paintings and put them in humorous, and often simply interesting scenes. He painted olives using bright colors over a dark background. Some of the paintings that play on this theme are Three Amigos, Olive Party, and Seven Deadly Zins. These three paintings caught the notice of the public and were the reason for his beginnings of fame and acclaim.

His world of art invites us to see his lighthearted perspective, surrounding us with animated olives, grapes, and dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor, evoking the creative side in “Olive” us. He has redefined art as we know it and, of course, given it a punch line.

His paintings are thought provoking and full of enigmatic illusion. They show pain, love, conflict, and success, making people smile, laugh, reminisce, and exclaim, “Oh My God..ard!”

Godard’s work is highly collected by young and old from all walks of life including movie stars, rock stars and private collectors. “We both love to see people respond to our art and it’s probably why we’ve been given a gift to create and entertain. Get ready to go crazy over the artwork of Michael Godard” - Ozzy Osbourne. Godard’s imaginative world of art is seen by millions of people each month, worldwide through cruise lines, galleries, hotels, television, magazines and countless merchandising kiosks and stores. His paintings even adorn the walls of the Officer’s Lounge in the Pentagon.

Giving Back

Through his art, Michael Godard has dedicated himself to philanthropic causes, “The funds I help raise save lives and at the end of the day, it’s the most important thing I do,” declares Godard. In 2006, his 16 yr. old daughter passed away after her battle with brain cancer. “All the money in the world can not bring her back, but the funds I help raise for a cure will help save another child,” said Godard.

Godard works very closely with St Jude’s, Make a Wish, Nevada Cancer Institute and The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation “You’re not only buying something that is a work of art but that money is going to save somebody’s life” - Sharon Osbourne.

His continuing effort has driven him far beyond the canvas, bringing him closer to his goal of raising money to help win the war against cancer. Current projects are in the works making this achievement happen. Godard says, “The world is small – you can truly make an impact on everyone you meet.”

A Man of Many Talents

In early 2014, Michael Godard’s Vodka hit the top shelves of major liquor stores across the nation. Other projects include painting a grand piano as part of a permanent art collection, exclusive guitar designs for lead guitarist of Guns n’ Roses, Godard’s Rockin Olives and Monster Boogie are slot machines played in many countries throughout the world, book covers, album covers, sculptures for St. Jude’s, and art that hangs in the officers lounge in the Pentagon as well as every US Navy Aircraft Carrier.

He has appeared on numerous news programs and television shows which include A&E’s Criss Angel’s Mind Freak, the Biography Channel, CTV, MTV, HBO and featured on covers of magazines across the nation. A documentary on Godard’s life has won numerous awards. His Book, “Don’t Drink and Draw”, the art and life of Michael Godard, received numerous awards including “Art Book of the Year”. Who knows what’s next? So sit back, relax, and enjoy an intoxicating look at the unique images of Michael Godard.

Art Project at Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium is a domed stadium located in Paradise, Nevada and serves as the home stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders. Michael Godard helped curate a one of a kind art experience. Watch the video.