Workshops

Michele Usibelli
www.micheleusibelli.com
The Impressionist Approach
to Oil Painting in Pastels, Oils or Acrylics
October 23 - 24, 2010
10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
$200

Michele works primarily in oils, with a flavor of impressionism, in her representational style. Her early training established a strong foundation in the Russian Impressionist tradition of seeing and painting shapes of light and color using relatively loose brushstrokes. She has extensively studied and been influenced by numerous historic artists, most notably Nicholai Fechin, John Singer Sargent and William Merritt Chase. Combined, all of these influences have allowed Michele to establish her own unique artistic style and define her as a truly versatile emerging 21st Century American Impressionist. Michele is recognized for her expressive colors and the passionate brushwork she achieves in her portraits, landscapes, still lifes and figurative work.

Michele's award winning artwork has shown in both group and solo gallery exhibitions, in regional, national and international juried exhibitions and won numerous awards. Recently, Michele has followed her passion to teach, conducting ongoing workshops and art demonstrations and has proven to be a popular juror. Her artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world.