Combining over sixty years of creating artwork individually, Michael Redhawk and Marlys K. Mallet have combined their talents to create a new series of work on the same canvases. What they have accomplished are unique and exciting works of art, one that neither artist could have produced alone.

Together they decide on the concept, the canvas size and the gold leaf work. Redhawk begins the painting process. He composes a realistic scene within the confines of the golden borders then turns the canvas over to Mallet who expands the theme beyond the borders.

As a husband and wife team they share a studio, but this breakthrough in artistic concepts is the first time they have merged their totally different styles of painting into one cohesive work of art.

Redhawk has spent many years studying and developing his paintings skills to create romantic landscapes. Mallet, who also was schooled in realistic painting techniques, has chosen to pursue a career in abstract painting. This new Series has sparked the imagination of both artists and their creative energy has reached new heights.