ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michele Donohue, Artist
My art is made using a variety of different mediums, acrylic, alcohol inks, and resin art. Many people assume, when I say I create "resin art", that it's just a topcoat or layer of resin, over top of art (like a varnish coat). Resin is often used for top-coating too, but the type of resin art I fell in love with creating, is not just top-coating like a varnish. Resin art as I refer to it, is when you actually mix the coloured pigments into the epoxy resin, then create the full artwork with the pigmented resin. With some creations I add layers upon layers of pigmented resin to create a unique piece. The depth can be mesmerizing, and I love how a well done resin art piece can pull you in to stare at the layers of depth, that a camera never seems to be able to capture.
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I began experimenting with resin art around 2015, then I became obsessed and continued to learn with various resin techniques. Resin is full of numerous challenges, and learning curves, but I was passionate about experimenting with this medium. Sometimes I will utilize non-traditional painting techniques, combined with traditional techniques in my creative process. Resin can be an expensive medium to work with, but I find that over and over again when creating with resin, there is always more to learn and more to push for in that next level. I have also created various resin castings and memory pieces (sometimes with organics such as dried flowers or pine cones), which is a whole other challenge using various different types of resins. Applied functional art is another area I've added resin artwork, to create beautiful and decorative pieces.
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Fun glimpse at an oversize 10 foot wide x 4' high, work-in-progress, acrylic abstract landscape painted 9 years ago. Might need to revisit this style again, on a much smaller scale.
Michele Donohue - Biography
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Michele is a Canadian artist, that creates with pigmented epoxy resins, acrylics and alcohol inks. Michele’s art consists mainly of contemporary and abstract, and often adds gemstones or other textures for added beauty and interest. Michele most often finds her inspiration for her organic style, from things found in nature, colors, and active forms that mingle with each other to create waves of feelings. Her skillful use of colors is an element that allows free interpretation of her work, and her art takes on a life of its own. Michele hopes that each piece is a joy to view, and in some pieces, a source of meditation or harmony that comforts or intrigues the soul.​
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Michele currently resides in Rocky View County (Airdrie/Balzac), Ab, and has lived in the Airdrie area since 1995. Michele grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon, until her family relocated to beautiful B.C. Michele spent over 10 years in North Vancouver. Then in 1988, Michele made a career move to Edmonton, and has remained in Alberta ever since. There's an old saying, "You can take the girl out of the Yukon, but you can’t take the Yukon out of the girl”, and that’s held true for Michele regardless of where she resides.
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Michele enjoyed the innocent fun, nature & true wilderness of growing up in the North. She also reminisces often of friendships and the scenic ocean in Vancouver, but she is content, comfortable & happy living in the sunny prairies. Michele is married, with two children and the most loveable dog.​​​​
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Michele has participated in numerous types & styles of art classes & workshops, and has been creating for over 30 years. A fond inspiration for Michele from earlier years, was the very kind & helpful high school art teacher, Artist, Ted Harrison. Decades later, Michele has found her passion & niche in the world of abstract and fluid art, while constantly enjoying experimenting with different techniques, and mediums through her artistic journey.
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Michele's work can be found on her website, as well as in a few gift shop galleries.
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If you have any questions, please reach out via the website contact page.