Michele splits her time between Kitchener and Georgian Bay. Her love of nature is reflected in her representational acrylic landscapes on canvas. She enjoys experimenting with colour, texture and brush strokes.

Artist Statement
Living on Georgian Bay, surrounded by forest, I never see the same view twice. I feel a deep sense of connection to the beautiful Canadian Shield outcroppings, and the constantly shifting waters and sky. Whether kayaking the archipelago, hiking through forests, snowmobiling in winter or sitting on the dock, I will stop to photograph or sketch a scene that inspires me. I use the inspiration back in my studio to evoke the feeling of that moment to create my art.

Group Exhibitions
2024
Homer Watson House & Gallery, ‘Artists at Work’ Juried Show, Feb. 3-28, 2024
Winner of Jurors’ Choice Award – ‘Closing Time’
Paint Ontario: ‘Juried Art Exhibition and Show 2024’- ‘Grey Eh?’

Art Education
2019-2023 – Marion R. Anderson – various workshops-acrylic and watercolour.
2021 – Sam Paonessa, Avenue Rd. Art School Essentials in Landscapes online course.
2021 – John David Anderson – Landscapes online course.
2020 – Michael Toke, AGO – Landscapes online course.
2020 – Mathew Tarini, Dundas Valley School of Art, Landscapes online course.
2020 – Jeff Wilson, Acrylic Salon -North Van Arts online course.
2020 – Tim Bennison, Watercolour, North Van Arts online course.
2019 – Peter John Reid – Landscapes workshop.
2018 – Jan Fretz – Introduction to Watercolour.