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Michele R. Lavalette was born in France. After studies at the Ecole Nationale d’Arts
Decoratifs de Limoges, she specialized in trademark design for the fashion world. In 1970, she became a freelance photographer.
Her work has been published in many well known magazines, including Photo, Vogue, Oggi, Figaro, Elle, and Stern, winning the 1982 Photo
Journalism Prize. In 1984, she decided to dedicate herself to her great passion - painting, and moved to the very quiet island of
Anguilla. Her work was an immediate success and her art became sought after by collectors worldwide. Now her work hangs in
collections in the United States, Canada, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Australia as well as the Caribbean.
“The wonderful thing about Michele’s work”, says one collector, ”is her ability to capture the many aspects of light as it interacts
with nature”. This accomplished ability is evident in her florals and is especially appreciated by flower lovers.Michele’s talent is expressed through the full spectrum of artistic media. Flowers radiate their bright beauty in her oils. The misty beauty of water scenes shines through her pastels. Her keen sense of graphic design is realized with stencils. This command of diverse techniques allows her to select the appropriate medium to capture the brilliant images which comprise her artistic vision. For Christmas 1991, the Government of Anguilla asked her to design a series of commemorative stamps. Since then she has designed many more, among them the issue celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus' first voyage, the Racing Boats, Corals, and the Fruits of Anguilla. Praised by the Postmaster of Anguilla for her latest work: "she has again proven her prowess as a gifted artist with the illustration of sixteen of Anguilla’s favorite indigenous fruits”. She can most easily be reached by Email at: micheleart@anguillanet.com |
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Oil on Linen 36" x 42" priced at: $8,500 for sale | |
Pastel on Paper 18.5" x 24" priced at: $1,600 for sale |
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Pastel on Paper 19" x 25" priced at: $1,900 for sale | |
Oil on Linen 30" x 40" priced at: $9,500 for sale |
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Oil on Linen 36" x 42" priced at $8,500 for sale | |
| Contact Michele R. Lavalette at: micheleart@anguillanet.com The original artworks are available exclusively at her studio in Anguilla. |
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