Text stating 'The 2026 Exhibition Mikel Diaz' in black on a white background.

H o w a r d - J a m i e s o n

C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t

  • A still life painting featuring a blue and white vase with white calla lilies, a terracotta pot with a mask and dried orange physalis, and a blue and transparent glass vase with white calla lilies on a wooden shelf against a black background.

    'Looking at You'

    Oil on Linen

  • A table with a red cloth covering it, holding a potted plant with green leaves, a decorative skull mask with gold, black, blue, and green accents, and a blue and gray ceramic container.

    'Masked'

    Oil on Linen

  • Two potted orchid plants, one with pink flowers and the other with white flowers, on a gray surface against a pink background.

    'Two Orchids'

    Oil on Linen

  • A hand balancing three lemons on a blue and white bowl with a fourth lemon on the table in front, set against a green background.

    'Mischevious Hand'

    Oil on Linen

  • Painted still life with a potted orchid, oranges in a blue and white bowl, a small brown container with brushes, and a larger blue container with paintbrushes, all on a reflective surface.

    'Tropical Remembrance No. II'

    Oil on Linen

  • Decorative wall hanging of a ceramic bird with a black ribbon and bow, a paper gift bag with red tissue paper and holiday decorations, a wooden hand model making a peace sign, and two wrapped gift boxes, one purple with an orange ribbon and the other green with a yellow ribbon.

    'Time of Giving No. II'

    Oil on Linen

  • An artistic display featuring a large fabric sculpture resembling two flowing cloaks in orange and green, with a decorative mask and face at the center adorned with gold filigree, red lips, and yellow tassels.

    'Vanity Fair'

    Oil on Linen

  • Painting of a potted orchid on a classical column with a decorative mask hanging from the pot.

    'Secrets on a Pedestal'

    Oil on Linen

  • Painting of three bell peppers—red, orange, and green—on a dark background with reflections on a surface.

    'Peppers'

    Oil on Linen

  • 'Tomatoes and Chili Peppers'

    Oil on Gesso Board

Mikel Diaz always admired the masters that form the South American School of Realism that includes Claudio Bravo, Renato Mezzeat, and others.  In particular, the work and technique of his late Argentinean mentor, Peter Von Artens, inspired Mikel to embark on painting elegant still life compositions featuring orchids in bloom and objects reflecting on polished surfaces.  Mikel strives to render joy in every painting by carefully selecting objects, colors, and backgrounds that evoke tranquility and bliss.

2026 Copyright Mikel Diaz. All rights reserved.