by Michael Hampton | Aug 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am thrilled to announce that I have taken the plunge and decided to go out on my own. Michael Hampton Design is official! For the past 15 years I have been fortunate to work for two of the most talented designers who have taught me so much and who have helped train...
by Michael Hampton | Jul 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I keep a collage above my desk of rooms and images that never fail to inspire me. One of them is the dining room of former antique dealer extraordinaire, Acko Van Acker. Sadly his former shop on the rue de l’Universite’ exists no more but years ago I had...
by Michael Hampton | Jul 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have never been much of a newspaper in the morning kind of guy. Instead I enjoy reading everyone’s blogs and perusing the newest wares from my favorite antique dealers. I find such pleasure in starting my day by looking at beautiful things.This morning my...
by Michael Hampton | Jul 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well friends I have decided to change the direction of my blog so that it is more all encompassing. As you know architectural watercolors are one of my biggest passions. But I felt that I was limiting myself by devoting it solely to my paintings. My passions also...
by Michael Hampton | Jul 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
While I am working on my next watercolor I thought I would share the work of one of my favorite watercolorists of all time. These paintings make me want to put away my mayline straight edge, templates, and scale ruler, and dive into the three dimensional world of...
