Michael Roughton, Art and Books

10/22/2023

Here’s a little image from a book in progress. Happy Halloween! 🎃

03/04/2023

Promoting reading at Read Across America at Lincoln Square, Urbana, Illinois.

09/08/2022

Hi friends, it’s been a while since I posted in here. How is everyone doing?

I’ll leave you with a drawing from a book I am working on. It’s about a girl who wants to be a witch.

12/01/2021

06/05/2021

Hi friends, I've got a few things on the horizon. Me and a few friends will be participating in the Boneyard Arts Festival together on Saturday, June 19th from 4-6 pm at a private residence at 501 W. Washington Street. Hope to see you there! Also, Amazon is carrying my book, Chisel A Grey Stone at an incredible price (limited time only). If you've been meaning to purchace a copy or get one for a gift, now's a great time. See link below, and as always, please leave a review on Amazon. This helps make the book more visible! Thank you for supporting the arts!

04/20/2021

Did you know that I do artwork by commission? Let me know if you’d like me to create some art work for you or your organization!

02/23/2021

Artist in Residence program at Allerton sounds very nice!
https://allerton.illinois.edu/artist-in-residence-program/?fbclid=IwAR3lyZyjXOAbxW77FhedJYfvb3DcksNsbmWiz1YyI8dRCbRC6Bx6SZuS_Ck

Artist-in-Residence Program Inviting artists to live and create at Allerton Park and Retreat Center will recreate the intimate experience Robert Allerton provided his guests. Residencies of two to six weeks will allow uninterrupted time for artists to explore their ideas, immerse themselves in the s...

01/17/2021

Our dogs Bernie and Jakey bring us joy and laughter every day. I’m working on some drawings of them for what will hopefully become my next book.

01/02/2021

I’d like to share a happy image to ring in the new year. I would also like to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me. 2020 was a difficult year, but I have much to be grateful for. The process of publishing my first book has been a labor of love. But more importantly, it has been a reminder to me that my family and I have been blessed with so many wonderful friends. I am so glad you all have been there with us, and I wish you and yours the best in the year to come!

12/25/2020

From our house to yours, wishing you happiness and health during the holiday season and beyond! 🌲

12/19/2020

Hi friends,

Still looking for a special gift for someone? International Galleries at Lincoln Square has been supporting local artists (including me) for decades. They have a wide selection of framed and unframed art, jewelry, pottery, candles and more. In addition, they carry a wide variety of Chisel A Grey Stone artwork (and books), currently on sale through the end of the month! Phone orders accepted at (217)328-2254.
Ps- my holiday cards are also available here!