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Michael Todd White (born 1969 in San Antonio, Texas) is a figurative expressionist painter who is a self-described “observational artist” and known to the public for his “Rat-Pack meets Picasso” style of art.〔''Art Business News'', "GRAMMYS go for Classic White", Chuck Crisafulli, 2006, p.123〕 White was named the official artist for the Grammy Awards by the Recording Academy in 2007. His painting appeared on the ceremony's invitation and program book and served as the official image for the event.〔''Art Business News'', "GRAMMYS go for Classic White", Chuck Crisaflli, 2006, p.123〕 His work was featured in the ''Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection'', an exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of ''The Wizard of Oz''. The collection toured designated cities all over the world including Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai, Japan, London, Toronto and Vienna.〔''Boulevard Magazine'', “The Askew World of Todd White”, Jan/Feb 2009, p.8〕 In 2010, White was chosen to provide sketches for Coca-Cola Light in Mexico. White's six sketches are depicted on different faces of Coca-Cola Light bottles and cans, each featuring his distinctive box signature. This was the first time that Coke had collaborated with a fine artist to depict artwork for its label. The bottles were released in August 2010.〔("Todd White special project for Coca-Cola" ) Retrieved 21 July 2015〕 As a result of some of these career achievements White has earned international recognition and a lengthy list of celebrity collectors.〔''Art Business Today'', “Why All Eyes are On Todd White”, published by aurorafineart.co.uk, October 2006, p.14; ''People'', “At Home with Ne-Yo”, Tiffany McGee, January 19, 2009〕 ==Early years== White's grandmother, Wanda Spurlock, was a painter as is his mother, Kathryn Yahn, who specializes in traditional Southwestern landscapes.〔''Orange County's Best'', “White Hot!”, Bryan S. Smith, November–December 2007, p.43〕 In addition to painting, Yahn is also an art teacher in San Antonio, Texas. From 1991-2000, White worked in animation on various television shows, including ''Tiny Toons'', and spent his final years in animation as the lead character designer for ''SpongeBob SquarePants''.〔''Space'' Magazine, “Style and Swagger”, Madison Rae, April/May 2007〕 In 2000, White left Nickelodeon to pursue his passion of painting on a full-time basis.〔''Your Move''Liverpool's Guide to Property and Life, “Art for the Stars”, Michael Hunt, April 13–26, 2007, p.74-75〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Todd White (artist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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