Michelle Austen: Backroads and Beyond

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Michelle Austen, " Carry me away," 2020

oil on canvas, 48" x 60"

Zoom Artist Talk with Michelle Austen Saturday, February 27, at 3:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of art discussion with Michelle Austen, a Calgary-based artist, working en Plein air to capture the essence of the Canadian landscapes. She will discuss her inspirations and her process of art-making for our current exhibition Backroads and Beyond. This exhibition is inspired by Austen’s travels on the backroads of British Columbia and Alberta. The artist talk will follow with 20-minute questions and answers.

Michelle Austen: Backroads and Beyond

This exhibition is a curated collection of Plein-air paintings of travel experiences along the backroads of British Columbia and Alberta.

Michelle Austen paints and teaches art in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

She found a love of art at an early age, which she credits to an amazing art teacher that sparked her interest in drawing and painting. It was a love that never ended.

Michelle is a full-time artist and teacher. Her experience comes from over 20 years of mentorship from her art teacher Betty MacDonald and continuous art education. She participates in workshops and courses locally and overseas with many professional artists.

Michelle loves to share her knowledge with her students. Guiding them to build confidence in their creative pursuits and ultimately follow their dreams.

For Michelle, a successful piece is one where energy and life flow; it’s experienced between a 2-dimensional surface and her, and is then spread further to be felt by the viewer.

“Each painting begins with a vision, as it unfolds it reminds me of the constant ebb and flow of life. Teaching me patience, acceptance, and courage to keep exploring.”