When making art, there is a point between concept and destination where the unplanned can become something beautiful. Discovering these moments are paramount to my creative process. To best capture what could be fleeting, I try to recognize where the artwork wants me to take it or in many instances, when to exercise restraint. 
Micah Crandall-Bear is a long standing member of the Sacramento art community who has garnered steadily increasing interest in Sacramento and the Bay Area. He has a respected reputation for working with local designers and business owners who have placed his stunning compositions in thriving commercial spaces. His bold, abstract compositions stir the imagination, express emotion and bring the canvas to life in a way that evokes the observer’s creative consciousness. He has a unique understanding of color and his works express his undiluted personal perspectives, yet invite the observer to deriver their own meaning. He draws much of his influence from the founders of Abstract Expressionism.
Micah’s childhood was ripe for artistic expression. His parents, Dale and Joanne Crandall-Bear were organizers in the local anti-war movement protests. Dale owned and operated the Sacramento Peace Center and New Society Bookstore. They recognized and nurtured Micah’s artistic abilities and helped steer his growth as an artist. Micah’s independence and commitment to his art is unquestioned. He has continued to paint regardless of life circumstances, “There were times that all I could afford was to rent a small room. I was painting on 8 foot canvases in the 10×10 ft. space I lived in.”
Micah has continued to grow as a painter and now has a respected client base including the Sacramento Department of Justice Building, Z Gallerie, Coldwell Banker, Turner Construction, Donald Joseph Interior Design, The Infinity Condominiums, San Francisco and many more.
Micah is seeking to expand his client base in San Francisco, CA and New York and transition to larger solo exhibitions and to continue collaborating with interior designers and architects. Given his tenacity, artistic vision and dedication to creative expression, Micah Crandall Bear undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him.
contact information:
phone: (916) 214-6096
email: micahcrandallbear@gmail.com
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