Mike C. Berry Studio

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years

2010-05-22T08:34:00.001-07:00

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years.

22 x 32 Pastel, 2010

The KSO commissioned a painting to celebrate the 75th year of the symphony.

Prints are available, please contact the KSO @ 865-291-331065) 291-3310

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

The following sketches are from the U.S. vs David Kernell Trial also known as the Sarah Palin hacker trial. I was hired by ABC News (local & nationally) to make daily sketches from the court room proceedings April 19 - 30, 2010. Other news agencies have picked up some of the sketches as well.

Feel free to contact me for publishing rights & use or prints.

Email: mberry8@utk.edu

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:51:00.001-07:00

U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Phillips gives the jury explanation of the charges and instructions on how they are to conduct themselves during deliberations to reach a verdict. April 27, 2010 Sketch #12

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:46:00.001-07:00

U.S. Attorney Greg Waddle gives his closing statements to the jury, explaining the reasons for guilt on the 4 counts against David Kernell. Sketch #11

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:40:00.001-07:00

David Kernell and Judge Phillips listen as Defense Attorney Wade Davies explains to the jury in his closing statements that his client did make some immature decisions and that his actions where nothing more than a "prank." April 26, 2010 Sketch #09

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:33:00.001-07:00

Judge Thomas Phillips listens to Sarah Palin testify about having her family and friends' personal cell numbers posted on the internet, calling it a "major disruption and hassle" during her campaign for Vice-President in 2008. April 23, 2010 Sketch #08

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:29:00.003-07:00

Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin takes the stand in Federal Court to testify in the U.S. vs David Kernell trial. April 23, 2010 Sketch #07

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:25:00.003-07:00

Bristol Palin testifies about receiving phone calls from strangers after her personal cell phone number was posted on the internet. April 21, 2010 Sketch #06

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:21:00.003-07:00

A former roommate of David Kernell's looks at a computer screen while answering questions.

Sketch #06

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

Max Kelly, representative from Facebook Security answers questions about Facebook and how files are saved through that service. April 21, 2010 Sketch #05

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:14:00.001-07:00

A representative from Yahoo Security gives testimony in the U.S. vs Kernell Trial, April 21, 2010

Sketch #04

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:09:00.000-07:00

U.S. Attorney Mark Krotoski gives his opening statements April 20, 2010.

Sketch #03

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:04:00.001-07:00

David Kernell's Attorney Wade Davies delivers his opening statements to the jury in the U.S. vs Kernell Federal Court Trial, April 20, 2010 Sketch #02

U.S. vs Kernell Trial

2010-05-12T11:02:00.001-07:00

David Kernell listening to Judge Phillips in Federal Court April 19, 2010 Sketch#01

Thompson Boling Arena

2010-02-22T17:13:00.000-08:00

Thompson Boling Arena, "The Giant Killer"

22 x 28 Pastel on paper, 2010

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Prints coming in March!

The Jacksonian

2009-11-19T10:16:00.000-08:00

The Jacksonian

16" x 12" Pastel on paper, 2009

This is a recently commissioned piece for a client in Knoxville.

The Bijou Theatre, Knoxville

2009-09-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

The Bijou Theatre, Knoxville

20"x 16" Pastel on Paper, 2009

This is a new painting that I just finished (Sept'09) as a commissioned piece for a client in Knoxville.

Maryville Paintings

2009-08-30T20:21:00.001-07:00

left to right: The Capitol Theatre, Dandylions, Broadway Ave & Boyd Thomas Clothing Store

Each are 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas, 2009

I was commissioned to create a series of scenes from downtown Maryville, recently and the client asked me to do specfic places so they could hang these in a home outside of this area to remind them of home.

Bijou Theater, Giclee Prints

2009-07-31T11:02:00.001-07:00

"Opening Night at The Bijou Theater" is a new work created for the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Bijou Theater in Downtown Knoxville, TN. The original work was completed using soft pastel on Wallis Professional paper and is 18 inches by 24 inches and now hangs in a private collection.

Giclee Prints (18" x 24") are now available for $200 through my Studio by calling 865-591-7528. A portion of the proceeds from each print goes back to support the Historic Bijou Theater.

A framed print is now on display in the lobby of the theater. Learn more about the theater at www.knoxbijou.com

Joy of Music Christmas Card

2009-07-31T10:46:00.001-07:00

"Christmas on Gay Street"

12.5" x 17.5" Pastel, 2009 Based on a photograph by Kurt Weiss, http://weiss.smugmug.com

Introducing the cover art for the JOY OF MUSIC's annual Christmas card. Available for purchase now. $25.00 for 25 cards and envelopes. Please visit www.joyofmusicschool.org to purchase cards and support a great organization!