About Me
Hello and welcome to my website! I am Michelle Hutchinson a Canadian abstract floral artist drawing my inspiration from the natural beauty of my rural surroundings outside my studio. I use a vibrant palette to showcase themes of hope and joy using nature motifs. I infuse vitality, energy, and spontaneity into each artwork to resonate with the viewers’ heart and soul.
I am a self-taught artist who learned much from painting with my family; Rene O'Connor and Danielle O'Connor Akiyama.
"My art reflects my combined love of mystery and beauty - the perfect combo of quirky meets joy!" explains Michelle.
Now retired, I am delighted to have more time to paint in my studio and to present art workshops.
This year there's something new on my horizon! I'm working with other local creatives to introduce the L&A Studio Tour into our cultural landscape Sept 9 & 10, 2023!
Thanks for stopping by my site!
Michelle Hutchinson, Abstract Floral Artist
Rosedale Art Fair 2023!
I am excited to be selected as one of the artists showing at the Rosedale Art Fair for 2023!
I usually bring around 20 pieces to this venue. See the paintings I'll be bringing here! And, you can preorder any pieces you like and pick them up at the show.
Memory from Rosedale Art Fair 2022!
Loved all the excitement and joy in seeing art in the park from 80 Artists! Great location at Ramsden Park right in the heart of Rosedale!
L&A Studio Tour Sept 9 & 10, 2023 10:00-5:00
This is the first time in more than 20 years that there's been a studio tour in Lennox & Addington - and I'm on it! The artworks of 28 artists will be displayed in 19 locations, from Amherst Island in the south to Northbrook in the north.
Rene O'Connor will be my Guest Artist and together we'll be demonstrating our techniques and offering interactive art experiences.
Take a moment to download the studio tour app to your phone to see the artists on the tour and plan your itinerary.
Download the free app today
PEC Studio Tour Sept 22-24 10:00 - 5:00
Can't wait to be part of this exciting event celebrating 30 years! Thanks to all the wonderful planning team volunteers who make this show a reality! All the details are here!
I have been invited tol be at the studio of J. Douglas Thompson:
448 Wilson Road, Bloomfield
613-399-3857
Website:www.jdthompson.net
STUDIO TOUR VIDEO
Blog
What makes “original” art exciting?
The short answer is that there’s only one! No mass reproductions. When you buy original art you’re getting the only version on the planet and no one else will have...
Thriving by Pivoting Digitally
Last September the One of a Kind Show offered artists and artisans the opportunity to pivot digitally. Here's my story with thanks to the One of a Kind Show and...
What I'm Learning from Painting in a Series
Limiting? Stifling? Why would I put myself through this? Painting in a series has some very strong advantages that I decided to embrace during 2020!
Original Art
Each painting is an "original" work of art made with a variety of mixed media materials including fluid acrylics, graphite sticks, inks, crayons, glitter, collage, pens, and whatever else excites me!
All my art is inspired by the nature I see outside my studio - the lake, trees, flowers, birds, and mostly by the wind that makes everything dance!
I love to try out different colour combinations, textures, and processes. And, I'm a big fan of multiple layers of both opaque and transparents paint!