Beer Necessities by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The editions, sizes, story, and how to collect Beer Necessities, a limited edition beer-themed giclee by Michael Godard on gallery-wrapped canvas, documented, numbered, and shipped free and insured in the US.
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Beer Necessities is a limited edition giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in two sizes (17.5" x 23" and 28" x 37.5") across four documented editions priced from $595 to $1,995, each a gallery-wrapped canvas, documented with a certificate of authenticity and free, insured US delivery.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee, archival pigment inks on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: a beer-brewing scene personifying barley, hops, malt, and wheat, a play on words from a classic Jungle Book tune
- Editions: four documented editions - G Edition, Signed and Numbered, Artist's Proof, and Gallery Proof
- Sizes & price: 17.5" x 23" and 28" x 37.5"; $595 to $1,995
- Collecting: numbered, documented with a certificate of authenticity, and shipped free and insured within the US
About Beer Necessities
Beer Necessities turns Michael Godard's bold, high-contrast style to a new subject, a play on words from a classic Jungle Book tune, and only the second beer-themed piece in his catalog. Dated to 2020, it pairs barley, hops, malt, and wheat into a single composition built around the ingredients of beer rather than his more familiar olive characters.
Popular for bar and billiards room decor and beer-themed wall art, it brings Godard's lighthearted style to a game room or home bar. If you are ready to start or grow a collection, browse the full range of Michael Godard art for sale.
Editions, sizes & prices of this limited edition giclee
Beer Necessities is released in four documented editions across two sizes, each printed as a giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas. The 28" x 37.5" Signed and Numbered Edition of 300 carries the artist's signature along with its individual number; the G Edition of 250, the Artist's Proof Edition of 50, and the Gallery Proof Edition of 25 are released as individually numbered limited editions. The Artist's Proof features a one-color hand paint embellishment and the Gallery Proof features a five-color hand paint embellishment. Prices below are the current live listing prices; availability varies by edition, so check the product page for what is currently offered.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| G Edition of 250 | 17.5" x 23" | $595 |
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 300 | 28" x 37.5" | $1,195 |
| Artist's Proof Edition of 50 (one-color embellishment) | 28" x 37.5" | $1,595 |
| Gallery Proof Edition of 25 (five-color embellishment) | 28" x 37.5" | $1,995 |
These are the documented runs for this title. Each print is a giclee, a fine-art process using archival pigment inks, here on gallery-wrapped canvas.
About Michael Godard
From draftsman and drummer to "Rockstar of the Art World"
Born in 1963 and later based in Las Vegas, Godard studied at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and at UNLV, and spent years working as a draftsman and commercial illustrator, and drumming in Las Vegas bands, before painting full time. The turning point was a friend's request for a birthday painting about dirty martinis: he answered with personified, animated olive characters full of attitude, and that became the visual language behind the nickname collectors know him by, the "Rockstar of the Art World."
The signature style
His pop art is instantly recognizable, personified olives, grapes, and other characters set against high-contrast backgrounds, rendered with theatrical exaggeration and a satirist's sense of timing, plus the small hidden details that reward repeat viewing.
Beyond the canvas, and giving back
His book Don't Drink and Draw, with a foreword by friend and collector Ozzy Osbourne, was named an Art Book of the Year in 2006. Since 2006, following the loss of his daughter Paige to brain cancer at 16, the artist has maintained an ongoing charitable relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and related causes. Read the full artist biography.
Authenticity, shipping & guarantee
Certificate of authenticity: a certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
Signed edition: the 28" x 37.5" Signed and Numbered Edition of 300 carries the artist's signature along with its individual number; the G, Artist's Proof, and Gallery Proof editions are individually numbered limited editions, with the Artist's Proof and Gallery Proof also carrying hand paint embellishments.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship packaged for fine-art canvas and insured, with free shipping on US purchases. See our shipping policy for details.
How we verified this guide
Every claim above comes from a first-party gallery source:
- Editions, sizes, prices, medium, certificate of authenticity, and shipping: the live product record for this artwork.
- Artist biography, nickname, style, and charitable work: our About the artist reference.
- Full review process and correction policy: our editorial & authentication standards.
Author: the Michael Godard Gallery Editorial Team (editorial research and writing). Reviewed by Michael, of the gallery (edition, size, and pricing verified against the live product record), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published September 20, 2026. Last reviewed September 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beer Necessities signed and numbered?
Beer Necessities's Signed and Numbered edition carries Michael Godard's signature along with its individual number. Its other editions are individually numbered: G Edition of 250, Artist's Proof Edition of 50, and Gallery Proof Edition of 25.
What sizes is Beer Necessities available in?
Beer Necessities is available in 2 sizes: 17.5" x 23", 28" x 37.5", across the G, Signed and Numbered, Artist's Proof, and Gallery Proof editions.
Does Beer Necessities come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes, every Beer Necessities print sold through Michael Godard Gallery ships with a certificate of authenticity confirming its edition type, number, and artist verification.
How is Beer Necessities shipped, and is it insured?
Every Beer Necessities print is packed for fine-art shipping and insured in transit. Free shipping on all purchases within the US.
Will more editions of Beer Necessities be released?
No. Each Beer Necessities edition is a fixed, finite print run, and once an edition sells out, no further prints of that size or type are produced.
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