1. PIXELISM  [pix-el-ism]

PIXELISM ART MOVEMENT:  Developed and defined by artist JOACHIM MCMILLAN from 2008.

a. a contemporary style of painting inspired by the digital imaging used in computer technology and characterized mainly by presentation of an image whose surface have being fractured into a distinct configuration of squares creating a mosaic arrangement of texture, pattern and color.

 b. a manner of painting with the characteristic appearance of a broken surface in which the subject is presented in a fragmented state.  

c.  a technique of painting in which the artist breaks down the painted surface into small areas using texture, color and pattern thereby creating a multifaceted effect similar to stained glass.

 2. IMPASTO FREESTYLE

FREESTYLE ART MOVEMENT:  Developed and defined by artist JOACHIM MCMILLAN from 2009-2010.

a.  a style characterized by its carefree strokes with the palette knife (or brush) and thick paint application. It is  an outstanding expression of how free the artist applies strokes in a carefress  or loose manner creating a constructive image that portray action in the viewers eyes.