Don't Drink by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The editions, size, story, and how to collect this piece, a limited edition giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas, authenticated, individually numbered, and shipped free and fully insured in the US.
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Don't Drink is a limited edition giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in one size (28" x 35") as a Signed and Numbered Edition of 150 at $1,195 and an Artist's Proof Edition of 50 at $1,595, each on gallery-wrapped canvas with a certificate of authenticity and free insured US shipping.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: a lit sign reading 'Don't Drink' and a young woman spilling her martini beneath a lamp post whose glow forms a martini glass
- Editions: Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 and Artist's Proof Edition of 50
- Sizes & price: 28" x 35"; $1,195 to $1,595
- Collecting: individually numbered editions with a certificate of authenticity and free, fully insured US shipping
About Don't Drink
Don't Drink is a takeoff on Godard's earlier piece Drink. This time the lit sign says the opposite, so the young woman carrying her martini is spilling it out instead of sipping it. As in the sister piece, the light from the lamp post is shaped like a martini glass.
The reversal is the whole joke, staged with the same deliberate light and shadow that make his night scenes read at a glance. 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
Don't Drink is offered in two editions at a single size, both on gallery-wrapped canvas. The Signed and Numbered Edition of 150 is hand-signed by the artist and individually numbered. The Artist's Proof Edition of 50 is individually numbered and features a one-color paint embellishment. Prices below are the current live listing prices.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 | 28" x 35" | $1,195 |
| Artist's Proof Edition of 50 | 28" x 35" | $1,595 |
The print is a giclee, a fine-art process using archival pigment inks, presented on gallery-wrapped canvas. Both editions are fixed print runs, so a sold-out edition will not be reprinted.
A companion to Drink
Don't Drink and Drink share a composition idea, a lamp post whose light forms a martini glass over a night street, and the two read as a pair. Collectors who enjoy the joke in one often add the other, alongside the wider group of martini and nightlife scenes in Godard's 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
His pop art is instantly recognizable, high-contrast nightlife scenes staged with theatrical exaggeration and a satirist's sense of timing. Don't Drink applies that craft to a sight gag in which the sign and the glass tell opposite stories.
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.
Availability: both editions are listed as available at the time of writing; check the product page for current availability before ordering.
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 29, 2026. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Don't Drink signed and numbered?
The Signed and Numbered Edition of 150 is hand-signed by Michael Godard and individually numbered. The Artist's Proof Edition of 50 is also individually numbered.
What size and price is it available in?
One size, 28" x 35". The Signed and Numbered Edition of 150 is $1,195 and the Artist's Proof Edition of 50 is $1,595.
What is the story behind the painting?
It is a takeoff on Drink. Here the lit sign says 'Don't Drink,' so the young woman carrying the martini spills it out, and the lamp post light is again shaped like a martini glass.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. A certificate of authenticity documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships fully insured in protective fine-art packaging, with free shipping on purchases within the US.
Is there a companion piece?
Yes. Drink is the sister piece, in which the sign tells the young woman to drink her martini.
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