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Michael Neave

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This site is where I share my paintings and writing. Anything purchased supports my schooling.

OVERTHINKING:
A Fight for Control

“Like many people, I had struggled with overthinking. Constantly ruminating, doubting, and worrying was exhausting. Over the last six years, right out of high school, I was the most anxious I had ever been. I feared that time would pass by and I would live a life without the accomplishments I aspired for. In the summer of 2025, I finally had enough and decided to get to the bottom of this problem. This is where I developed my theory on overthinking. Overthinking is a last resort cognitive byproduct that seeks control when decision-making systems are inefficient or poorly structured.

 

Understanding this, I developed the Decision-Making Process, which led to the abolishment of my overthinking. Clearing my mind, decreasing my anxiety, and increasing my confidence.

 

I wrote this for myself, but I will leave it here for anyone who is interested."

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- Michael

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Gallery and Stories

Inspired by Neave
2020-2022

Graduating highschool in 2020 was rough. I didn't know what I wanted to go to school for and I just spent half of my grade 12 year online. So, logically, I decided to start a business selling doodle art prints. Doodle art is a fun and flexable style where you could either go abstract or create an image out of the doodles. These doodles didn't have much meaning other than being obectively cool, like skulls, skateboards, Walkmans, and other teenaged boy things. Seeing the potential, I thought "what if there WAS a meaning?" and the Inspired by Neave collection was born. I sought to create portraits of musicians using tiny doodles, each representing some part of that person's history. At that point I was into rap and rock music, so I started there. I learned how to build a website, advertise, and sell, leading to $600 dollars in revenue in the first three months and a podcast mention. I also did some renaissance sculptures and photography illustrations.

Character Concepts
2022-2025

I love Batman, especially The Animated Series. The dark red sky, the music, the dramatic lighting - it was a richer world than our own. I didn't think it could ever be brought to life until I saw The Batman directed by Matt Reeves and shot by Greig Fraser. I watched it 3 times in theatres. I hadn't ever watched any film more than once in theatres before. I wanted more, but it was the only film I could find that itched that spot in my brain. Inspired, I turned to myself to create what I needed. In the collection below, I took some of Batman's most iconic villians and brought them to life in the world Reeves created (along with other, unrelated designs). Showcased through film magazine styled covers, this collection had attracted thousands of views to my socials and even caught the eyes of some large names in the industry. I dreamt of seeing my work brought to the big screen, but have decided to focus on some traditional works for now.

The Greeks and Romans
2025 - Current

In the Inspired by Neave era, I was introduced to music as an art form, not just entertainment. In recent years I studied concept art, I learned about film structure and story telling through pacing, lighting, composition, and audio. Unintentionally, the path thus far has taught me a lot about art in different forms and has even helped me learn more about myself. For instance, I love learning and teaching, I love art and colour, I love feeling and emotion, I love psychology and philosophy, and when I thought that there was no connection between them all, I recalled the Ancient Greeks and Romans. In those times, this was all connected, and learning was done through art and storytelling.

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This new chapter of my life focuses on the wonderful story telling of classical paintings, the pursuit of knowledge & understanding, and the combination of the two. In other words, I will be mixing my painting, writing, and philosphical thinking to created educational and moving pieces (hopefully ha). Projects I am currently working on include: The Overthinking Audio Book, Curse of the Bullfighter, and The Power of Man. I also have some random paintings I am working on, perhaps they will take on more meaning throughout.

Prints and Originals

I love creating art and sometimes I find myself making some thing I am quite proud of. I have also had quite a few people show interest over some of my work. So I have created a little spot here where I can sell limited and signed prints, as well as original paintings. The money I make here will go toward future projects and education. Thank you for taking interest :)

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If you'd like to purchase one of these, please reach out to me!

P.S. Apologies for the poor photos!

Originals

The great pursuit. We were all bred for it. You were told stories, then promised greatness.

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With so much to gain, you gladly embraced your destiny.

 

But it wasn't until the end of it all that you asked the question...

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AT WHAT COST? (2022)

1:1 Prints

In the hot desert sun, a man approaches. Donning a paper bag mask, he trudges through the sand, heedless of the heat. Few men survive the desert crossing or escape the sand gods’ grip. His stride shifts—then he draws.

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From the Desert Comes a Stranger

Last night at exactly 12 a.m., every clock in the world was set back forty‑eight hours. Banks, hospitals, and governments scrambled to override their automated systems, while criminals everywhere seized the opportunity to put their plans into motion. Screens across the globe lit up as a countdown began. Panic spread. Anarchy swept through the streets. And although no one knew it yet, they were all counting on one man to save them.​

 

The Return of the Clock King

A legendary childhood series. With bold colours and all-new designs, Gotham City is reborn in a refreshing way. The masked criminal known as Bane ditches the blue and is updated with a bright red suit that covers head to toe. Standing under 6 feet tall, it only takes a turn of his valve to unleash his venom, increasing his strength and size.

 

Bane, 2004

A legendary childhood series. With bold colours and all-new designs, Gotham City is reborn in a refreshing way. Another reinvention of a Batman classic. When an officer and long-time friend of Bruce Wayne is subjected to the Joker's chemical toxin, he not only loses his mind, but his body as well.

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Clayface, 2004

A legendary childhood series. With bold colours and all-new designs, Gotham City is reborn in a refreshing way. Without straying too far, Catwoman equips a new suit, too. Leaning into her feline persona, she now models large ears and a stylish pair of googles. 

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Catwoman, 2004

Paper Back Books
Disclaimer, the quality of these books are not the best. They tear easily and came with no spine title.

1:12 Edition of Overthinking: A Fight for Control

 

Free PDF Version Available Above

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