Michelle Ripari
Artist Name: | Michelle Ripari |
Main Focus: | Painting |
Usual Style: | Realist |
Usual Medium: | Coloured Pencils |
State: | Victoria |
Region: | Greater Melbourne |
Exhibits Art: | Yes |
Online Sales: | No |
Tuition: | Yes |
Commissions: | Yes |
Background
Michelle Ripari who resides in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, has loved drawing for as long as she can remember. Michelle completed a Bachelor of Teaching and also a Graduate Diploma of Special Education, moving from Bendigo to work as a teacher in a specialist autistic school.
Michelle’s love for drawing was not ignited again for quite a few years due to being injured at work and subsequently diagnosed with Post Traumatic Fibromyalgia Syndrome, being a wife and very busy mum of four children. But her family kindly persisted that she pursue art and since then she has not looked back.
Although not been formally trained as an artist and solely self-taught, Michelle is continuously learning and evolving with her skills and technique. Her preferred medium includes graphite, coloured pencils and illustration using watercolour pencils and ink.
Michelle has turned full circle and has returned to teaching, inspiring others with her enthusiasm and passion for fine art. The greatest reward being the ignited confidence from participants and positive “I can do this!” attitude.
Art Shows:
2019
Camberwell Art Show
Saltwater Art Studio
Artist DisplayWyndham Art Prize
2018
Wyndham Art Prize
2017
Australian Society of Coloured Pencil Artists International ‘Colourbrations’ Exhibition
Toorak Village Art Walk
Wyndham Art Prize
Lulu Gallery ‘Traveling Home’ Exhibition
2016
Bayside Art Show
Camberwell Art Show
Australian Society of Coloured Pencil Artists International ‘Colourbrations’ Exhibition
Wyndham Art Prize
2015
Camberwell Art Show
Art Work in Private Collections:
Bellbridge PS Hoppers Crossing
Homestead Financial Group Werribee
St John of God Hospital Bendigo
Private collections
Awards & Achievements Include:
2019
Shortlisted Wyndham Art Prize ‘Quintessence’
2018
Shortlisted Wyndham Art Prize ‘Foundation’
2017
Highly Commended Australian Society of Coloured Pencil Artists International Colourbrations Exhibition ‘Fragile’
Shortlisted Wyndham Art Prize ‘Discarded’
2016
Highly Commended Camberwell Art Show ‘Halls Gap Sentry’
Shortlisted Wyndham Art Prize ‘Halls Gap Sentry’
Highly Commended Royal Melbourne Show ‘Halls Gap Sentry’
2015
Highly Commended Royal Melbourne Show ‘Kaleidoscope’
2014
Best New Artist Werribee Rotary Art Show ‘Death of a Gum Tree’
Winner Australian Coloured Pencil Network ‘Death of a Gum Tree’
Workshops:
Michelle Ripari is an award winning and internationally published fine artist and illustrator, who facilitates classes and workshops for kids, teens and adults. Michelle also facilitates workshops for the corporate sector, community groups and school incursion workshops.
Michelle's tool of trade are pencils: including graphite, watercolour and coloured pencils, and especially loves working with coloured pencils.
External Website:
http://michelleripariart.com/Contact the Artist
Email Address
artist@michelleripariart.com
Phone Number:
0402818991
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