Michael Cunliffe

Genre illustrator and dark surrealist. Art and Mental Health. Geeky and tired Dad.

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Thanks for finding me on Twitter - I don’t monitor this account so if you need to get in touch, please head over to my Instagram or DM with your email and I’ll get back to you.

(This account auto-tweets my Instagram account)

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

@Stretchedwiener @jholtillus @KadinSketch May also reduced the problems arising from poorly aligned CMYK plates in a cheap printing process. A mid-aligned superman would still have strongly defined limbs and cape to give him shape, even if his face was blurry and disjointed.

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

For fifteen years, Trillian has looked after us through everything life could throw at us. Yesterday we had to say goodbye to her, the best worst cat I’ve ever known. https://t.co/cmxTybA6Iw

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

It’s always exciting to have a fresh canvas on the easel #painterstudio #newwork #northeastartist https://t.co/0afzIENXYE

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Just a little clay doodle from this afternoon while supporting a student workshop @northtynesideartstudio #cabbageorflower #ceramics #artformentalhealth #darkart https://t.co/R8ekD1UHzv

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Mini biro eye because why not? #sketchbook #doodletime #birodrawing https://t.co/m79kdn9we2

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Miniature ceramic head (swipe for more). Buff earthenware with cobalt/copper oxide #ceramics #minisculpture #artistsoninstagram #darkartists https://t.co/jrFwWnzoyc

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

There’s always inspiration to be found at the #ouseburn. Quick snap of the amazing #rapunzel braid installed in the @7stories stairwell. #artinspiration #readreadread #stairphotography https://t.co/Y4U3F8bZ6M

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Some inspiration from today’s trip out to Portpatrick #holidays #Scotland #sculpture #stone https://t.co/WRzqvgdN7v

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

A fun figure drawing session this week using the fantastic work of @jordanmcasteel as reference #artformentalhealth #charcoalfiguredrawing #chalkandcharcoal #figuredrawing #darkarts https://t.co/Ptesxed5p3

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Still evolving #oilpaintingwip #darkart #surrealpainting #northeastartist https://t.co/oD8sr67yYU

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Definitely seeing some geometric lines showing through in this one #sketchbookdrawing #surrealism #graphite #darkart #northeastartist https://t.co/9pMhQTIZnO

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

I feel like I’m going to be going back to these eyes throughout the entire painting #theeyeshaveit #oilpainting #paintingdetail #wip #darkart #northeastartist https://t.co/ts2iP6jmUR

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Close up peek at my current work in progress. No idea where this thing is heading but I’m excited to find out #oilpainting #workinprogress #surrealpainting #darkart #northeastartist https://t.co/QFe4h0zX5p

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Scaling up #oneforsorrow #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #underpainting #grisaille #darkartists https://t.co/QTCN5C3wXI

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Magpie landscape study - acrylic on paper. #acrylicpainting #northeastart #eddiehowesblackandwhitearmy #darkartists https://t.co/lwXxrOy1UO

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Happy New Year! Here’s to being thankful for the good things last year brought us and hopeful for what the new one will bring! #goodbye2022 #hello2023 #pleasebekind https://t.co/W4TaaW2oV5

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Farewell little demo skull, you were poorly made but had plenty of character #greenware #skullsculpture #everythingiscontent https://t.co/gXVFBpM0Yb

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Love this little painting which is finally framed up. Wondering if I should use more space imagery in future pieces? 🤔 #oilpainting #smallart #northeastartist #darkart #surrealism https://t.co/Yy1hThdBeh

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Love this little painting which is finally framed up. Wondering if I should use more space imagery in future pieces? 🤔 #oilpainting #smallart #northeastartist #darkart #surrealism https://t.co/k9pIZV6CIc

[Michael Cunliffe @dreamsofego]

Beautiful, handmade woollens for those that need them @linskillcentre reception thanks to the #Woollies! #linskillwinterwarmer #northtyneside #staywarmandcozy #knittingpower https://t.co/d8Eo2YgxUb