Portfolio of Works

Abstract pieces painted by Michael Naughton that depict a landscape in a abstract form.  

Bright, bold, colorful abstract renderings that capture your eye.  Often inspired by the artist's own emotions or a situation in personal life or in society.

The Hope Collection is a series of paintings originally created for a themed exhibition sponsored by Washington Street Methodist Church in Columbia, SC.  Members of Queerfish, a group of LGBTQ+ individuals and sponsored by the church, created artwork around the theme of Hope.  Michael created a number of paintings that represent the emotions and attributes necessary to experience hope including kindness, resilience, compassion etc.  

Abstract expression pieces that feature various city scapes in bright, colorful colors.  Let you imagination take you to your favorite city and enjoy the visit!!

Michael began this collection with a guitar titled "Sound Asleep" depicting a rustic looking guitar resting against a wall.  This piece hung in a year round show at the historic Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC from September 2024 through August 2025.  The buyer bought the piece for a friend's birthday gift.   Since Michael has expanded his collection to a variety of instruments.