Michele’s interest in art started in high school and she continued with her studies of art at Sheridan College. For many years she worked as an Artist, Art Director, Illustrator and teacher in the Toronto area. Her passion for fine art continued with ongoing night classes, or life drawing sessions. Also, she attended many workshops with the Society of York Region Artists while living in Aurora, Ontario. As a member of SOYRA she was able to show her work with the Society of York Region Artist Showcase, Juried Art Shows, and shows with the Town of Aurora in Association with SOYRA, working mainly in Acrylic, and with the Pine Tree Pottery Guild.
A few years ago Michele started working with pastel and oil, and just received her Signature Status with Pastel Artists Canada. After moving to British Columbia Michele has been experimenting in pastel and oils.She joined a Plein Air group and continues to develop skills with online workshops and mentorships.
StatementArt manifests a way of expressing my emotional connection with people, nature. or objects.
When I paint or sketch I prefer to work from life. However, I will use my own photo references which tend to distort the colour range in the white and shadow areas.
I will start a sketch or painting rapidly approaching the surface with line, making marks filling in different areas to create shapes. As the shape develops the form of the object appears. With the lights and darks in place I will focus and build up one area and realize I need to create the rest of the story. Moving around the surface I finish building the forms until everything resembles what I want it to be. The colours will need to reinforce the shapes and forms to mimic or resemble the subject. This is when many colours will appear. Highlights complete the expression.
