Picture Perfect – article from Equestrian Art.
Michelle started drawing horses as soon as she could hold a pencil and has never really stopped since. Her work is fuelled by her fascination with animals, which have always been an important part of her life. She has ridden since she was three years old and went on to compete through the Pony Club, in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. Although she is not currently competing she rides most days. After completing her A Levels at Strode College Michelle stayed on for another year to do a Foundation course in Art. In 2008 she graduated with a Fine Art degree at Falmouth College of Arts.
After completing several horse commissions Michelle joined the Society of Equestrian Artists and entered her first exhibition at the Mall Gallery, London in February 2007. Her entry ‘View of a Grey Mare’, a 6ft x 4ft oil, was awarded the Trevor Osbourne Prize for the Best Oil Painting at the exhibition.