The last few years have allowed this artist to experiment, so the Gallery has expanded to include the Echoes Series, Landscapes, Still Life & Interiors and now, Portraits. (Scroll down to see thumbnails of the paintings and click on a thumbnail to see the full image).
The book on the Echoes Series, “Once Imagined” is currently seeking publication again, so the stories behind the art will be available soon! Enjoy the Gallery!
Portraits
Chrome Magnon
Brindle Bull
Addison Portrait
Chief Joseph
Young Dancer
Navajo Dreamer
Bert Seabourn
Man of the Tides
“Echoes” Series – Old and Abandoned Rural Buildings and Interiors
Fleger Barn
Lavender 2
Remains of the Day
time to wash up
Hidden
Lakeside Room
St. Stephens
Room with a View
Lodge Door
Red Chair
Mrs. Cooper's Bathroom Sink
Waiting
Across the Hall
Crystal's Room
Auburn Door
Window Seat
Mrs. Fleger's Bedroom Door
Everything But the Bathroom Sink
Yellow Door
Evanescence
Afternoon Light at Lavender
Rob Roy
Early Harvest
Cooper's Shed
Old General Store at Swords
Windermere Farm
Big Sky Farm
Echoes
Wheat Field Ruin
Twilight
Landscapes
Turquoise Trail
st. Francis de Asis
thousanddoors1sm
red rock canyon
Waubaushene
April Storm
Hopewell
Hopewell Rocks
Winter's Return
Still Life & Interiors
Pitcher's Tilt
Cold Water Tap
June's Garden
fort reno
GALLERY/REPRESENTATION
Auburn Gallery of Fine Art, Gravenhurst, ON – Teresa McLaughlin, 705.812.0749
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I have been a long-time fan and over the past years have collected a number of Michelle’s works.There is an understanding in Michelle’s work that goes beyond the surface beauty of her subjects. Her landscapes reflect and pull you into the power of the land, water and sky. They could be anywhere and yet somehow they are profoundly Canadian landscapes – stark beauty from a harsh environment; life in spite of the elements. Her rural scenes are all this with the human element intertwined. Michelle’s background ensures historical accuracy down to the subtle details yet captures the emotions of the setting. The feeling of abandonment is tempered by the experiences of the structures; you can almost feel the families whose lives passed through the walls. It makes the paintings that much more poignant knowing that so many will not remain for much longer. Yet for all their neglect, Michelle has shown the beauty of these buildings – the human elements of structure and detail, but also nature’s beauty creeping along the old bones. There is no hopelessness in Michelle’s rural scenes, rather they are a picture of strength fading gracefully into nature’s arms.
~Kristi Kanitz
I am the proud owner of one of Michelle’s earlier works, (’52 Gibson) it’s magical and because I own over 20 guitars it has a special place in my heart. I see her as the next to be discovered and recognized Canadian artist of our times.
~ Gerri Hynes