About Sam:
Sam Michelle is a New Zealand born artist who has lived in Melbourne Australia since 2001. She has two young boys and enjoys being a mum whilst painting full-time in her home studio. Sam comes from some talented Grandparents. On one side her late Grandpa was a successful painter, her Granny a stunning sketch artist, then on her other side she has a Jewellery designing Granddad and her Nana a china doll maker/painter.
Currently Working on:
After Sams recent release of her Summer Perspective Collection, Sam is taking a little holiday and then embarking on an Empty Eksy adventure with her dog Dirk. Sam will travel around the Victorian bushfire affected areas that need visitors. Sam will document and sketch her findings with the aim to build a collection with a special story.
Commissions:
Sam is currently accepting commission requests. If you are looking for something a little more personal, please email marita@gallerysmith.com.au (Sam is particularly interested in painting exterior homes/architecture, still life & landscapes).
CV:
SAM MICHELLE
born Wellington, NZ, lives Melbourne
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020 A Summer Perspective Collection, online Gallerysmith Melbourne
2019 The Country Collection, online Gallerysmith Melbourne
2019 The Long White Cloud Collection, online Gallerysmith Melbourne
2019 The Peony Portrait Collection, Gallerysmith Melbourne
2018 The Nature of Spring Collection, online Gallerysmith Melbourne
2018 The Getty Collection, online Gallerysmith, Melbourne
2018 The Autumn/Winter Collection, online Gallerysmith, Melbourne
2018 The Summer/Autumn Collection, online Gallerysmith, Melbourne
2017 EMPEREUR, Scout, Melbourne
2017 The Cloth Collection, Gallerysmith, Melbourne
2017 Effloresce, KAB Gallery, NSW
2017 Flourish, St Cloche, Sydney, Curated by Amber Creswell-Bell
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019 Share the Dignity, Sydney
2019 Spring Fling, Studio Home, Christchurch NZ
2019 NEXT, Sydney Contemporary NSW
2017 The Inauguration, Southern Buoy Studios VIC
2017 Hyper-Botanica, Gallerysmith, Melbourne
2016 Life Still, St Cloche, Sydney, curated by Amber Creswell-Bell
2016 KAB Gallery, Terrigal NSW
2016 The Moree Gallery, Moree NSW
2015 Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne
2014 Fawn Gallery, ARI, Melbourne
2014 Art Space (launching artist), City of Casey VIC
2014 9 x 5 Group Exhibition, Walker St Gallery, Dandenong VIC
2013 Walker St Gallery, City of Dandenong Art Space, VIC
2013 Exhibit Artist Space, Gallery Show, Williamstown VIC
AWARDS and PRIZE EXHIBITIONS
2019 Shortlisted, St Kevins Art Show, St Kevins College, Toorak VIC
2018 Shortlisted, St Kevins Art Show, St Kevins College, Toorak VIC
2017 Shortlisted, St Kevins Art Show, St Kevins College, Toorak VIC
2017 Highly Commended, Edrington Art Show VIC
2016 Awarded ‘Home Based Business Of The Year’, Casey & Cardinia Council Business Awards VIC
2016 Best in Show, Cardinia Art Show VIC.
2015 Commissioned Artist, Holt Anzac Exhibition VIC
2015 Highly Commended, Yakkerbo Art Show, Pakenham VIC
2014 Best in Show & Feature Artist, Dromana Art Show, Dromana VIC
2014 Finalist, 'SHE' Exhibition, Walker St Gallery, Dandenong VIC
2013 Highly Commended, Edrington Art Show, Berwick VIC
2013 Highly Commended, Dromana Art Show, Dromana VIC
2012 2nd Prize & Highly Commended, Fleetwood Art Show, Berwick VIC
2011 1st Prize & Highly Commended, Fleetwood Art Show, Berwick VIC
2010 Highly Commended, South Eastern Art Festival, Berwick VIC