Michele Pursley, Louisville, KY Member Since October 2011 Artist Statement Born in Savannah and having been raised in Atlanta I have always had a love for art. While I have used many different mediums I found my home in oils. I just love the way colors build on each other and how shading just brings out the story of the painting. I have exhibited works in many shows including the Merrill Lynch Art Show in Savannah, Arts on the Coast, and the Richmond Hill Historical Society Art Show. “My inspiration comes from the pure beauty that nature provides and how our surroundings are true gifts.”