Featured Artist Cecile Michel
Collecting Art, take a look Artist Cecile Michel presents a collection that reveals hidden stories, whimsical memories, and a remarkable technique. Visit her website to see more of her portfolio. As a child, I loved drawing, daydreaming, creating, and writing stories, but I believed my skills were fixed. Whatever I could do at 10 was the best I would ever be. So, drawing remained a hobby for most of my life. My parents travelled a lot for work. When I started my retail career, I moved from France to England before finally settling in Australia. I met interesting characters from all walks of life, and realised how important friends and family can be. During COVID, like many, I had more free time and reevaluated my life, deciding to take drawing seriously. I taught myself realism, focusing on strong contrasts and likeness, drawing everything I encountered and manipulating reference photos to add hidden messages. An unexpected solo exhibition opportunity opened new doors—introducing me...