This piece is part of The Vendue Hotels permanent collection.

“It all begins with an idea, a feeling or a moment that I want to explore into several paintings. I make notes, sketch, create mood boards, and gather images. Then I start to pull out what grabs my attention and is asking to be examined further. With that, I develop an outline of the images I need, call models and set a date to bring the ideas to life. Together my models and I bring the concept to life. I devise the wardrobe and they jump, leap, dive and spin for me while I shoot stills or video. Using the reference photos as a guide, I paint images on several layers of acrylic panels. The oil paints dry relatively slowly and give me time to create different effects. I move the panels back and forth throughout the painting process to get a better understanding of how the layers work together and develop with each painting session. Depending on whether the painting hangs on the wall, from the ceiling or is free-standing, I add hardware to pull it all together in one easy-to-display piece.”
- Michelle Jader

This piece is now exclusively available at The Vendue Hotel in a small table top sculpture size made with archival ink, $700
Feel free to inquire below for more information.