iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

43 years of showing up. A lifetime of creative practice from 1983 to 2026. Thank you to my collectors who have invested in my dedication as an artist. And to the younger artists out there: keep building, the years add up beautifully.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From my archives; I used Flash 4 to create this Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 installer CD-ROM promo from 1999/2000. It was distributed by mail and publications like PC Magazine. This was right before the dot-com bubble burst. Who remembers getting these browser starter kit CDs in the mail?

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Eden Overpass was installed in a Seattle building lobby 15 years ago that will soon undergo renovation. I was offered the painting back which makes it available again to my collectors. Interested parties can DM me or visit my shop. Shop.mihalyo.com

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Transferring a full scale drawing to canvas takes several steps. I usually trace the backside of the original drawing with a dark pencil and rub those marks onto the final surface for refinement. It is a good way to position elements before adding paint.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

There are a few more weeks to see the inaugural exhibit at Coliseum of Art in downtown Seattle at 5th & Pike. Here I feature two of my large-scale surreal paintings that are on display. It's free and open to the public Wed-Sun 12-6pm at 500 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Past and Present, a retrospective, is open at Vermilion Gallery in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.during July 2026. See it while it’s up and sample decades of inspiring eye candy. Thanks to everyone who came out to the opening!

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

My Seattle exhibition Past and Present at Vermillion Gallery includes new and previous works. Join us for the opening July 9th, 2026, 5-9pm on the Capitol Hill neighborhood art walk.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The studio shuffle of large paintings is a regular occurrence in my space. It’s just enough room to work but with each piece the room gets smaller. So I devised an adjustable flat easel that leans against walls and stacked paintings for space efficiency. It’s visible briefly in this video. Onward!

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The source material for my paintings derive from my sketchbook practice. This video puts that in context. Witness the sausage-making of eight paintings explained in 42 seconds. See the original pencil work that pre-visualizes the final paintings.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I shot a video of my sketchbooks and this was part of the setup showing my studio with 75 volumes stacked in front of a blank canvas. Normally they are stored in crates and the pages are rarely seen by others once completed. Yet I constantly mine them for painting ideas in my creative practice.

A photograph of 75 sketchbook in my studio in front of a six foot white canvas. Each book is dated and spans decades of creative effort. In the background are paintings in my studio. Many are originally drafted within the sketchbook pages.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Wrapping up a painting commission for shipping with this custom made interior “cushion” box. The outer box is also double thick. The painting should be safe in transit. Fingers crossed.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I’ve been working on this project for three years. The book “Studio Tour” by Steve Walker is an ARTobiography, takes the reader through the artist's adventurous life and art. Get the book and read the stories! Mostly true! Available online now at: www.stephenjwalkerart.com/product-page...

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hi there. I found you from a YouTube video mention. I was one of the main artists and game animators for Camp Hyrule 1999 and 2000. I have in my archive a lot of the art and games from those years that may be of interest for your project. Reach out if you are interested. -Jeff

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Funny story; In high school I made this drawing and later posted it on AOL. Soon after, "Jermey" sent me a message of his new tattoo. Although he never asked me for permission, the result was a terrible reproduction. However, I told him that I was honored. I wonder if Jeremy still has it.

A picture with two panels show a 1982 pencile drawing from a sketchbook on the right that someone named "Jermey" ripped from AOL in the 90's for his poorly reproduced tattoo shown on the left. The illustration contains ruins of Greek building floating in clouds with hooded figures in the foreground. One is blowing a horn. The original drawing is finely rendered while tattoo is blurry, messy and shows irritated red skin.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My latest blog post is about my 2025 projects that you can read on my web site. In it I mention a book project recently completed for Seattle artist legend Stephen J Walker, my exhibitions and new offerings on my e-commerce shop. Happy Holidays. www.mihalyo.com/new/happy-wi...

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Happy Winter Solstice 2025 – Mihalyo.com

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

…AND pick-up all that’s left for pennies on the dollar. (The plan).

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

In 2015 I finished this oil painting titled Fallen Buddha just before the Earthquake in Nepal. Subsequently it was used on the cover of The Stranger magazine in Seattle that month. Recently temples and other structures collapsed in Myanmar due to a 7.7 earthquake. Honoring that event with this post.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Personally I think A/B testing against AI is very simplistic. There are too many unknown near term variables to predict future outcomes. It is like asking if flint-napping is viable while the industrial revolution is afoot.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Kanopy is a free streaming video service supported by most local libraries. (Limited views per month though). There is a plug-in app for most devices.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Meanwhile, as America experiences an existential crisis I keep on-task with my art practice as source of self care. Tonight’s studio view. #studioview #art #painting #oilpainting #artlife #humanart #jeffmihalyo #staysafe #surrealart #keepgoing

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

“O Rubio, Rubio, wherefore art thou Rubio?”

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Ha ha ha! Good one. Best reply.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

As someone that worked at MS internet division when “IE” was purchased, I can say first hand that it was a shit-show. The “browser-war” was dumb and set the stage for todays kerfuffles. The rest of you complaining or favoring about browsers have no idea how we all got here.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hi again, this screenshot is what most people see when posting META content on you bsky feed. I love your politics. Just trying to help here. Rock on!

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hi again. IG content (by META) has the same problem as FB. It doesn’t render well on Bsky. (Not everyone who left META can see it). Links like this are “blind”. Meaning most won’t click on it. Please find a way to repost important content that you wish to share on bsky.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Hey there, Auto-link FB posts don’t work on Bsky. (Yet? Maybe never). Find another way to post specific content. Rock On!

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Hi Barbara. I think you need to fix something here. (Or figure out how FB links work on bsky). No disrespect. I just notice you keep posting FB links and they don’t resolve well on bsky. Just a heads-up. Rock on!

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

In 2013 I created this 6 foot oil painting that seems relevant today. The concept behind Pyramid is about overturning power structures by celebrating warriors. The question is; now what? Two notions we face today. #art #bsky.art #oilpainting #politicalcartoons #painting #fineart #originalart

A photo of a 6 foot oil painting containing an upside down pyramid on a hill surrounded by spear carrying warriors celebrating their achievement. Blood flows from spears that puncture the bricks of the pyramid. The background is a blue sky with sunset colored clouds. The foreground contains broken bricks, human bones, and pools of blood.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I think some old paint is better than new paint. (If kept well). I have paint from the 80s that I still use.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I’ve known Darren since art school. He has been developing his style since and became a singular inspiration for a generation of abstract artists. Plus he is a super nice guy.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Rain Snake is a 40x79 inch oil painting I made in 1994. It was the last of a series/style that I worked in since the mid 80s. This week marks the beginning of Chines New Year of the Snake. Although this image contains water, technically 2025 is the year of the wood snake. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Rain Snake is a 40x79 inch oil painting I made in 1994. It was the last of a series/style that I worked in since the mid 80s. The image is of a snake moving between raindrops and grasses on the surface of a pond. The snake is red and the pond a soft blue with fog in the background.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

BTW, I’m down with “buying on-line” but not via Amazon. It’s sad that old school brick and mortar shops no longer have good products yet buying direct is also become problematic.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I was actually looking for Lead White too but my local supply store doesn’t carry it.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I do both and all points in between. I likely made more money in my digital career as a graphic-artist/illustrator but have also sold 100s of original artworks. I try to use the right tool for the job and all jobs are not equal. It’s good to be a Swiss Army knife.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It's oil paint inventory day as I prepare to launch into a new series of paintings. (And finish a few on the easel). This looks like a mess but there is method. Some of these paints are over twenty years old yet are still good. I only needed pick-up two colors this time. #art

A studio photo of my oil paint inventory as I prepare for new work. Some tubes are over 20 years old.

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Jeff Mihalyo @jeffmihalyo.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Starting 2025 with a bsky account featuring a screenshot of my website at www.mihalyo.com

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