My name is Mike Coward. I am an arts lover, collector and promoter. My interest in the arts started early in life and was rekindled by a very gifted son.
I have the greatest admiration for the high level of skill that the very best in all forms of the arts bring to their work.
My greatest love in art is painted Surrealism. The marrying of that high level of skill with flair and imagination.
I must also confess to being a movie buff ever since seeing ‘Butch & Sundance’ for the first time.
The first book I can remember reading was Ludlum’s ‘The Bourne Identity’. Hooked on them ever since.
Being a product of the 80’s, no surprise musically it’s The Eagles. Many others too.
I also have a growing fondness for high class photography.
Through this love of the arts Australian Art Sales was born. We coordinate 6 art events. The Mortimore Art Prize, the Inglis Equine Art Prize, the Macquarie Photography Prize, My Video Award, the Cowley Literary Award and My Song Award.
We also coordinate the group known as The 30 Realists. Multi award winning Australian painters, illustrators and sculptors who exhibit regularly each year.
