On The Easel Paintings by Michele Renee: 2012-01-29

Painting "Transition" and three close up details of this painting

Artist Statement

I have always been fascinated by and have a real appreciation for original art. I began my career years ago as an Interior Designer. I feel drawn to the art world and continually feel encouraged to paint. I paint and create not just to decorate environments but to inspire people. My goal has been attained when my paintings are displayed and people feel drawn to view them closer and appreciate the depth and rich textures they encompass. I am constantly looking for new ways to improve my work and minupulate the oil pigment. I propel myself to grow as an artist and envision what is next with my paintings. I not only want to inspire those who view and buy my work, but also myself. Sometimes I express myself with realistic paintings but most times it is through abstraction. However, my paintings are always organic and created in response to my feelings. I use oil pigment because it dries slowly and that allows me to blend the color and manipulate the oil with organic movement unitl it reveals satisying brush strokes, marks, rich texture and deep layers. My current work is more intuitive, bold and expressive. I use rich vibrant earth tones to capture my expressive style of painting. I have been focusing more on abstraction and enhancing my realistic paintings to reflect more energy and movement. I have been achieving this with large fluid brush work, energetic palette knife work, and larger canvas. This give my paintings a dynamic sense of movement and spontaneity. My paintings are currently being shown at Thistle Gallery in Douglas, Uptown Gallery in Holland, and City Art Gallery in Grand Rapids. You can also visit my website at http://www.designsbymichelerenee.com/

On The Easel Paintings by Michele Renee

ArtPrize 2011 official Artist

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Transitions 30x40 Oil on Board second in a series

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Kaleidiscope

Title: Forming Oil on Canvas 30x40

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Spring Abstract 3 Oil on Canvas 24x24

Spring Abstract 4 Oil on Canvas 24x24

Forest Reflection V 12x24 Oil on Board

Spring Trees 36x36 Oil on Board

Skyline Reflection 4 - 24x48 Oil on Board

Title: Transitions Oil on Canvas 30x40

Title: Kaleidiscope 24x24 Oil on Canvas

Kaleidiscope 24x24 Oil On Canvas

Title: Forming 30x40 Oil On Canvas

Veiled 24 x 24 Oil on Board

Assention 24 x 48 Oil on Board (Sold)

Skyline Reflection 24x48 Oil on Canvas

Skyline Reflection 3 - 12x24 Oil on Canvas

Space in Between 3 - 24x30 Oil on Canvas

Space In Between 5 - 36x48 Oil on Canvas

Space In Between 4 - 36x36 Oil on Board

Space in Between - Second Panel

Space in Between - first panel

Untitled

Title: Anticipation 3 panels 108x48

Copper Sky 1 24 x 30 Oil on Canvas

Birch V - 2 Panels 12x48 each Oil on Board

Untitled - Left side 16x48 Oil on Canvas

Untitled Right Side 16x48 Oil on Canvas

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Forest Reflection 4 SOLD 24x24 Oil on Board

Forest Reflection 3 SOLD 24x24 Oil on Board

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Title: Copper Abstract 24x48 Mixed Medium on Board

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Sping 24x24 Mixed Medium on Board

Grand Rapids Reflection Canvas 1 (work in process for Artprize)

work in progress for art prize - this is one panel of the grand rapids reflection painting ..

Evening At The Lake (1 of 3) Thistle Gallery Douglas

Evening At The Lake Oil On Board at Thistle Gallery Douglas

Evening At The Lake (3 of 3) at Thistle Gallery Douglas

Lakeview Oil on Board 24 x 24 Washington Square Gallery

Workmanship 4 Oil on Board 36 x 48 SOLD

Kaleidoscope Center Oil on Board 48x48 SOLD

Forest Reflection 2 1 of 2 Thistle Gallery, Holland, MI

Forest Reflection 2 (2 of 2) Oil on Canvas 24 x 30

Distant Sailboats 36 x 48

Forest Reflection SOLD 20x29 Oil on Birch

Wild Sea 30x40 Oil on Canvas Thistle Gallery, Holland, MI

Morning Dew 24x30 Oil on Canvas Thistle Gallery, Holland, MI

Sunsets Past 36x48 Oil on Canvas Washington Square Gallery, Holland, MI

Sept Storm North Pier Oil on Masonite-Uptown Gallery

Sept Storm South Pier Oil on Masonite-Uptown Gallery

Reflection 4 Oil on Masonite 12x24 Uptown Gallery, Holland, MI

Reflection Oil on Masonite 30x42 Washington Square Gallery

Urban Bridge 5 Oil on Masonite-Uptown gallery

Spring Leaves 36x48 Oil on Canvas -Lake Effect Gallery

Fall Birch Forest 36x48 Uptown Gallery Holland, MI

DYnamic- Thistle Gallery, Holland, MI

Captured 1 will be on display at the Holland Arts Council Sept. 18, 2009 for a jurored competition

Inspiration for Workmanship