Continuous Line Art – Mike Salisbury

Superhero

A commission for Giovanni Marsico of ‘The GIFTED Show’ combining the portraits of Gio with his childhood hero, Marvel’s Professor Xavier.
Year – 2019
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing, digital painting
Size – 24×24” 61x61cm

Gord Downey

Gord Downie in his final concert, radiating resilience and passion. Clad in vibrant attire, he stands against a backdrop of adoring fans, embodying the spirit of a nation united by music and empathy.
Year – 2017
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size – 17×11” – 43x28cm

Lionel

This portrait captures the essence of my dad, featuring his warm, insightful gaze and gentle smile. Rendered in soft, gentle hues that echo his loving spirit. I miss him.
Year – 2020
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size – 6×6” 15x15cm

Self Reflection 1/3

This series depicts the protagonist gazing into their mirror image, an introspective journey captured by the artist. Amidst self-doubt, it explores self-reflection’s power to align one’s life with personal values and aspirations.
Year – 2019
Materials – Pen and ink, acrylic, rag paper
Size – 11×20”” – 28x51cm

Forest for the Trees (series)

Five images offer a bold reinterpretation of landscapes through dramatic perspectives and strategic cropping. A single, continuous line intricately weaves through each, blending vastness with detail, and inviting a new appreciation of nature’s complexity.
Year – 2018
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing, watercolour paper, wood
Size – 60×24” – 152x61cm (each)

Forest for the Trees 2/5

This close-up detail from “Forest for the Trees” magnifies the unique approach of the drawing style, highlighting how a singular, continuous line intricately navigates the bark of one tree.
Year – 2018
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing, watercolour paper, wood
Size – 60×24” – 152x61cm (each)

Travelogue

In the opening scene of the 1969 film “Easy Rider,” Peter Fonda discards his watch, symbolizing a rejection of societal time constraints. As he and Dennis Hopper roar into the desert on their choppers to the sound of Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild,” it epitomizes a biker’s quest for freedom and defiance of conventional norms
Year – 2018
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size – 96×144”” 51x71cm

Travelogue (paste-up)

This striking large-scale paste-up at a Royal Enfield distributor embodies the essence of adventure and the biker’s pursuit of independence. It speaks volumes about the spirit of exploration connecting deeply with the ethos of Royal Enfield enthusiasts.
Year – 2018
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size – 96×144”” 51x71cm

How Are you Feeling? (series)

Inspired by the Feelings Poster designed to aid therapy patients in identifying their emotions, this artwork captures the complexity of human feelings using a single, unending line. Each piece invites a personal interpretation, reflecting the viewer’s inner state and connection to the emotions depicted.
Year – 2017
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size –12×9” 31x23cm (each)

How Are you Feeling? 5/12

Inspired by the Feelings Poster designed to aid therapy patients in identifying their emotions, this artwork captures the complexity of human feelings using a single, unending line. Each piece invites a personal interpretation, reflecting the viewer’s inner state and connection to the emotions depicted.
Year – 2017
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size –12×9” 31x23cm (each)

Transformative-Derivative (1/12)

This series intertwines Warhol’s rendition of Goldsmith’s photo of Prince with the “Warhol v. Goldsmith” decision. It prompts reflection on the blurred line between artistic inspiration and copyright infringement, questioning if transformative interpretation warrants new meaning. It challenges viewers to ponder where art ends and copyright theft begins.
Year – 2022
Materials – Digital print

MLKday Magazine Cover

This Time Magazine mock-up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day features a poignant portrait of MLK emerging from darkness, symbolizing his leadership and vision that pierced through the shadows of inequality.
Year – 2018
Materials – Digital print of pen and ink drawing
Size – 17×11” – 43x28cm