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Michael R. Lipe • AKA • Mikey(design)

An idea is salvation by imagination F L Wright

About Me


Work: I am a graphic designer/artist by trade. I work in product development, packaging design, advertisement design, 3D modeling and texturing of products. My Resume
Art: I exhibit my artwork at different shows around town. I sell orginal oil and accrylic paintings and have made 18X24 posters of a few pieces that I sell as a set. Here are some photos of some of my work... I usually describe it as somewhere between surreal and abstract. If you happen to see the first one (Hero) anywhere, please let me know. It was stolen from the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Indianapolis after I had it and two other pieces on display for a 500 race party over Memorial Day weekend. Hero Reflected The Great and Noble King Nature's Dream Marylin Save Your Crown Untitled Art Show 1 Art Show 2 Art Show 3 Art Show 4 Art Show 5 NEW 9/20/05 Art Show 6 NEW 9/20/05 IDADA Gallery NEW 1/23/06 Hello Indy Gallery NEW 1/23/06
BUY MY POSTER SET ONLINE!!!! Recieve the following Two 18X24 Posters. Both are Hand Signed. Only $20 + tax, shipping and handling ***Please allow 5 to 7 weeks delivery time for the most extreem of circumstances.. but I will try to get them out as quick as possible. THANKS!!!!
Music: I currently play in a few accoustic groups. and try to stick close to home when gigging. I played drums and percussion for a few years with the RIch Hardesty Band and have played clubs/venues all over the place: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio,Wisconsin, Michigan, Jamaica, California, etc... I still play with Rich occasionally when he comes back through town. I've recently been booking a lot of gigs with Wild Dale (Jeff Day), and have in the past (and might possibly in the future) played with Dave Cocalis (from Real Eyes) & Pam Thrash (Bloomington Radio DJ), Polly B and the Jam, Bahama Llamma, Dark House Sweet, Kelley Eisenhower, Jason Michael Thomas (X-Ray Roger Jimmy) and Steve Griffey.
In addition to drums and percussion... I play guitar and sing & love to write music... Here is a sampling of songs I wrote and recorded at home... a slow compilation of ideas gathered. I plan on re-recording them some day in a more qualified studio that will produce a better quality.. Some are recorded on a 4 track and some on my computer. At this stage, I'm performing all parts except Jeff "Wild Dale" Day is playing Bass and Keys on "Sweet Intoxication". I want to eventually enlist the help of my talented friends to put flavor and direction in some of my songs that I wouldn't get doing it all myself.
All The Same Lost9 Sweet Intoxication Beautiful Punk Anything Revelation Hope
Web Development: Here is a website I created for a school project in 2002. I've since lost the hard drive that the skeletal structure of the site is stored, so I can't update it with my newer stuff. You can still view good graphic design samples, older artwork, and a couple of flash games I created for school projects.Enter Flash Siteenter at your own risk

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Everyone.. anyone... I'm pretty easy to get along with. I think most people have something interesting to bring to the table... I like to inspire and be inspired, and occasionally share a beer and a laugh.

My Blog

More art at the BeanCup

I wanted to remind eveyone that lot of my art is on display at the Bean Cup in Greenwood.. as well as some other great art to take in...ALSO, I just put some major reductions on my prices and added ne...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:39:00 PST

Playing at Cheeeseburger In Paradise (Southport) this Friday 8/10

Accoustic Duo with the fabulous Jeff Day...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:00:00 PST

About Poems and Stuff

I just received a compliment on my writing. Sometimes I wonder if anyone knows where I'm coming from when I post poetry. Like many of my painting, they appear to be mostly abstract at first look... ...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:41:00 PST

ArtAuctionCharityEvent Tomorrow (Saturday June 30th) @ The Bean Cup for the JULIAN CENTER

Just a reminder for this event tomorrow.. I have an original acrillic painting and two pen and inks on the auction which may now be live.I also offered to split any poster sales that night 50/50 and g...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:04:00 PST

THIS SAT. - DELIRIUM ART BENEFIT SHOW FOR THE JULIAN CENTER - At The Bean Cup in Greenwood :)

I'll be putting some art up in the silent auction for this great cause :)THIS..... Saturday Jun 30, 20074:00 PM - 9:00 p.m.@The Bean Cup(Across from the Greenwood Mall/County Line Rd)8908 South St. Pe...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:56:00 PST

A new old one... Huh?

This is one I think I did around 1997...Something Phishy...Is She?maybeMay be after AprilThe above statement is truein this realityGive me a break... it was on the fly..I Should have used a worm :)...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:02:00 PST

You can view my art at "The Bean Cup" in Greenwood, Indiana

A lot of my art is on display at the Bean Cup in Greenwood.. as well as some other great art to take in...Here is some info on the place and links :)http://www.myspace.com/thebeancup www.thebeancup.co...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:54:00 PST

ART SHOW REMINDER - Tonight and Tomorrow

The art show is tonightFirst 1000 visitors get a free business card... HAHAHA :)ART SHOW INFO-------------Wheeler Arts Community Group ShowFriday, June 1 & Saturday, June 2From 6-10pm1035 Sanders St. ...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:44:00 PST

ART SHOW INFO for JUNE 1st & 2nd " AND I'm playing again This Friday (May 11th)

Here is some info on some up and coming events :) I'll post some new pen and ink and paintings soon... Hmmm...or maybe you should just come to the show to see them :)ART SHOW INFO-------------Wheeler...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Tue, 08 May 2007 06:35:00 PST

Playing some music on the Northside of Indy tonight.

I'm playing in Indy Tonight 5-4-07 w/ Jeff (Wild Dale) DayFishers Cheeseburger in Paradise8pm - 12amNo coverAccustic Guitar, Percussion, fabulous harminization and questionable spelling.If you're run...
Posted by Michael R. Lipe " AKA " Mikey(design) on Fri, 04 May 2007 06:34:00 PST