‘Learning To Fly’

“Learning To Fly”

Based in Massachusetts, Michele's artwork has been featured in The Artists’ Network as well as in numerous print publications including International Artist Magazine, Pastel Journal Magazine, Practique des Arts (France), and Cape Cod Art Magazine. Her work has been exhibited in group and solo shows as well as prestigious international competitions. Michele holds a Signature Member designation from the Pastel Society of America (PSA) and a Master Circle designation from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS/MC). Her paintings are held in private collections across the United States and Europe.

“My Fractured Light series depicts the figure as it is distorted and bathed in turbulent water and sunlight. The inspiration came about one late afternoon at the pool with my daughter. I was struck not only by the beauty of the ribbons of sunlight hitting her through the water, but also the way in which the water distorted form, altered skin tone and was endlessly changing. It was one of those moments of realization that she was growing and changing more quickly than I often notice. For me, this series represents the passing of time - life's journey through youth into maturity and beyond. Water is the vehicle for transformation, cleansing, renewal and change. Thoughts, aspirations and energy emanate as bubbles and find their way to the outside world. Each figure is captured reacting to a moment in this altered, weightless state.”