Contemporary Fine Art
Michelle D'Amour
Oil
Artist Statement
As an oil painter, I am passionate about depicting all things organic, especially flowers and vegetables. I love the intimacy of getting up close and personal with my subjects, much like viewing them through a camera’s macro lens. Every organic thing has a special beauty and can represent another being or evoke a feeling, which I try to capture.
Biography
Born in upstate New York, Michelle spent most of her career as an educator. She earned degrees in French, Spanish, and Art from McGill University in Montreal, and Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, as well as a and a Master of Science in School Administration from Long Island University. After teaching in New York for 10 years, she became a principal and worked as a school administrator, adjunct professor, and clinical supervisor until her retirement.
Michelle began oil painting in 1977 in LaCoste, Provence, France, where she worked with SoHo artist Bernard Pfreim and served as his apprentice. Painting took a back seat until retirement, and she moved to New Orleans in 2013. She began painting under the mentorship of Phil C. Thompson and also attended the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts. Michelle has exhibited at the Southampton New York Arts Show, Palmer Park Arts Market, Mid City Studios, New Orleans Association of Art National Show, New Mexico Art League, and New Mexico Cancer Center, Gallery for a Cause. She is inspired by many artists, but particularly the works of Georgia O’Keeffe. She now resides in Albuquerque.
