Michelle Keighley is a third-generation Australian artist known for her bold, expressive landscapes and still life works that celebrate the richness of the Australian environment. Based on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, Michelle uses energetic brushwork, rich textures, and intuitive mark-making to explore the natural world.
She considers herself an alla prima artist, working wet-on-wet in one sitting. Her style is emotive and spontaneous, focused on capturing the essence of a scene without overworking the piece.
A passionate nature lover, Michelle draws constant inspiration from the outdoors. Her still life works are influenced by Australian native flora, and she aims to evoke feeling, mood, or memory through every painting.
Michelle’s art has been featured on The Block, Selling Houses Australia, and Netflix’s True Spirit. Her work has also appeared in leading interior design publications, including Grand Designs Australia, Inside Out, and Home Design Magazine, and is represented by top galleries around the country.
Career Highlights
2023 FINALIST Major Mini Art Prize with Ken Done
2022 Artwork Featured in NETFLIX Jessica Watson Biopic ‘True Spirit’
2023 FINALIST Bluethumb Major Art Prize
2022 Launch of The Georgia Collection in Collaboration with Georgia Cacares
THE BLOCK 2021 Fans vs Faves, Feature Artwork Living and Dining Room, House 1, Ronnie & Georgia
2021 Featured Artist Art Lovers Australia ‘Renewal Exhibition’ Gold Coast, Australia
2021 Featured Artist, Art Lovers Australia ‘Home Exhibition’ Gold Coast, Australia
2021 D’arcy Doyle Exhibition Gold Coast, Australia
2021 FINALIST Art Lovers Australia Art Prize
2020 Finalist Byron Art Magazine Arts Prize
2019 Downlands Exhibition, Downlands College Toowoomba
2019 D’arcy Doyle Exhibition, Gold Coast Australia