Eclectic art,

               inspired by Nature.

      Hello!  There is so much beauty all around us here in southern Rhode Island, from the forests, marshes and seashores, to the egrets, lightning bugs, owls, the stars and the moon...
     I seek to express the magical wonder and deep sense of connection I see and feel in nature.  The rhythm of ocean waves, the glow of the full moon, reflections on a pond…   these themes I paint in an abstract or impressionistic style, depending on the particular subject.  Cats also find their way into my paintings.  (They are magical creatures, after all.  And I have willing models at hand.)  And then there are times when I just want to explore the expressiveness of color and texture, creating fun abstract paintings and collages. Everybody needs a little fun, right?!

     The brilliance of the pigments and the interplay of color possible with pastel hooked me from the start.  I enjoy making custom-textured supports for my pastel paintings, as I like the extra texture and there’s really no other way to get it. I paint in oils too; the lusciousness of the paint is like no other medium.  Recently I've been incorporating cold wax medium into my oil painting for extra depth and texture.  New this year, I've been using watercolor to create special papers to incorporate into my collages, which I often build around a favorite quote or line of poetry.  All to share my delight and deep appreciation for our amazing world! (And, okay I'll admit it, to keep my sanity!) 

Sincerely, Michele

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