Mint to Be by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide

Collector's Guide

The editions, sizes, story, and how to collect Mint to Be, a limited edition canvas giclee from $595, authenticated, numbered, and shipped free and fully insured in the US.

Mint to Be is a limited edition canvas giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in three editions at two sizes from $595 for the 17.5" x 21" G Edition to $1,595 for the 28" x 33.5" Artist's Proof, 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 on gallery-wrapped canvas
  • Subject: a romantic cocktail piece, a pun on "meant to be" in mint and lime colors
  • Editions: three editions: G, Signed & Numbered, and Artist's Proof
  • Hand-signed: The Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 and Artist's Proof Edition of 50 are hand-signed by Michael Godard; the G Edition of 250 is individually numbered.
  • Sizes & price: 17.5" x 21" and 28" x 33.5"; $595 to $1,595
  • Collecting: a certificate of authenticity accompanies your purchase; free, fully insured US shipping

About Mint to Be

Mint to Be is a limited edition giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas. The product record presents it as one of Godard's lighter, romantic pieces and suggests it as a gift for a couple, or for a kitchen or bar.

It appeals to collectors of romantic gifts, cocktail and lime themed art, and bar and kitchen decor. 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

Mint to Be is offered in three limited editions across two sizes, all on gallery-wrapped canvas.

Edition, size, and price data verified against the live product record; availability cross-checked against the gallery's master price list.
Edition Size Price (USD) Signature
G Edition of 250 17.5" x 21" $595 Numbered
Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 28" x 33.5" $1,195 Hand-signed
Artist's Proof Edition of 50 28" x 33.5" $1,595 Hand-signed

Prices shown are the current live listing prices. Each edition is a fixed print run, so once an edition sells out, no further prints of that size or type are produced.

A pun on "meant to be"

The product record reads the title as a Godard pun, a play on "meant to be" dressed in mint and lime cocktail color, and tags the piece with cocktails, limes, music, romance and New Release. The record does not include an artist statement for this piece, so this guide sticks to what the listing states.

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 characters, bold saturated color, and theatrical exaggeration with a satirist's sense of timing. Mint to Be applies that same craft to its own subject, exactly what you see in this piece.

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 purchases trace back to the artist.

Edition: the Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 and Artist's Proof Edition of 50 are hand-signed by the artist, and every edition is individually numbered.

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 October 18, 2026. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mint to Be signed and numbered?

Yes. The Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 and Artist's Proof Edition of 50 are hand-signed by Michael Godard and individually numbered. The G Edition of 250 is individually numbered.

What sizes and prices is it available in?

It is offered in two sizes: 17.5" x 21" (G Edition, $595) and 28" x 33.5" (Signed and Numbered, $1,195; Artist's Proof, $1,595).

What does the title mean?

The product record reads the title as a Michael Godard pun, a play on "meant to be," presented in mint and lime cocktail colors.

Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?

Yes. A certificate that verifies the edition type, number, and artist confirmation accompanies your purchase.

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 edition is a fixed print run; once an edition sells out, no further prints of that size or type are produced.

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