Commotion in the Ocean by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The editions, sizes, story, and how to collect Commotion in the Ocean - a limited edition ocean-themed giclee and Godard's first collaboration with artist Jim Warren, authenticated, hand-numbered, and shipped free and fully insured in the US.
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Commotion in the Ocean is a limited edition giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, created as his first collaboration with artist Jim Warren, offered in two sizes (17.5" x 22" and 28" x 35") across two documented editions priced from $1,000 to $1,595, each shipped hand-numbered with a certificate of authenticity and free, fully 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 canvas
- Subject: sea life rendered in Godard's high-contrast, character-driven style, from the nature side of his catalog
- Editions: two documented editions - GW and Signed & Numbered
- Sizes & price: 17.5" x 22" and 28" x 35"; $1,000 to $1,595
- Collecting: hand-numbered with a certificate of authenticity and free, fully insured US shipping
About Commotion in the Ocean
This piece shows Godard reaching past the martini glass and casino table into the natural world, pairing sea life with the same bold-outline, saturated-color treatment that defines his cocktail characters. In his own words: "This was my 1st collaboration with Artist Jim Warren."
It is a reminder that Godard's visual system, personified figures set against dramatic backgrounds, was never limited to bar culture; nature and animal subjects have made up a substantial share of his catalog for years, running alongside dedicated bodies of work like his Safari Series. 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
The print is released in two documented editions across two sizes. The Signed and Numbered edition is hand-signed by the artist and individually numbered; the GW edition is hand-numbered rather than signed. Prices below are the current live listing prices, and both editions are in stock at the time of review.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| GW Edition of 100 | 17.5" x 22" | $1,000 |
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 250 | 28" x 35" | $1,595 |
The Artist's Proof and Gallery Proof editions of this title are sold out and are not offered as live purchase options. Each print is a giclee, a fine-art process using archival pigment inks on canvas.
A collaboration with artist Jim Warren
Godard has described Commotion in the Ocean as his first collaboration with fellow artist Jim Warren, a departure from the solo martini-and-olive catalog most collectors associate with him. It sits alongside his other nature and wildlife pieces, including his dedicated Safari Series, for collectors who want to build out that side of his catalog.
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
The personified-character approach he built around his martini olives extends here to a cast of sea creatures, each given its own pose and comic timing, set against the same high-contrast backgrounds and sharp outlines that define his style.
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. For the complete story, 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.
Authorized dealer: the gallery is an authorized Godard dealer, so each print traces directly back to the artist.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship in protective fine-art packaging and fully 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, with edition availability cross-checked against the gallery's master price list.
- 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, Michael Godard Gallery (edition, size, and pricing verified against the live product record and the master price list), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published September 28, 2026. Last reviewed September 28, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Commotion in the Ocean signed and numbered?
Its Signed and Numbered edition carries Michael Godard's signature along with its individual number. Its GW edition (100) is individually numbered rather than signed.
What sizes and prices is it available in?
Two sizes across two editions: 17.5" x 22" (GW Edition, $1,000) and 28" x 35" (Signed and Numbered, $1,595).
Is this a collaboration?
Yes. Michael Godard has described Commotion in the Ocean as his first collaboration with artist Jim Warren.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. Every print includes a certificate of authenticity documenting the edition type, edition number, and artist verification, with no exceptions.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships fully insured in protective packaging built for fine-art prints, with free shipping on all purchases within the US.
Will more editions be released?
No. Each Commotion in the Ocean 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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