Captivated by the raw beauty of the West, Michelle Courier seeks to capture and share the scenery she enjoys through her artwork. Michelle’s paintings have a peculiar mood and energy about them that invites the viewer to experience what the artist sees in nature. Michelle spends hours field sketching and photographing, thoroughly preparing well-thought out compositions.
Michelle pays particular attention to light. Just as a film director uses lighting to convey a certain mood, so does she carefully orchestrate light in her compositions. As a result, she is able accurately convey to the viewer a powerful visual emotion.
Michelle’s paintings are both spectacular and contemplative. They express her feelings more than they represent reality. The joy expressed through her use of vivid colors and high-keyed values make Michelle Courier’s landscapes highly appealing, and may explain why they hang in many private and corporate collections.
Michelle Courier's paintings can be viewed at The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, in Scottsdale, Arizona (TheMarshallGallery.com).
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