Michael Storella
After many years (45) as an executive in Technology, I found Art or it found me. In 1994, I became seriously interested in painting mostly with oils and enjoyed the outdoors and the challenge of painting nature, trying to capture what we see. I focused on plein air landscape painting actively year round. I have taken classes with accomplished art teachers such as David P. Curtis of Gloucester, a great teacher and mentor. Additionally, studied with artists Helen Sleeper, Joanna Fry, Nancy Gambino, and at the Montserrat College of Art taking classes in drawing, figures, still life, and advanced oil painting.
My goal is to reflect nature as a plein air artist while incorporating the feeling of the day both thru style and understanding the atmosphere, light and values, while adding my interpretations. Painting has become a critical passion of my enjoyment of life and creative process.
Founding member of Artist co-op Central Street Gallery, 11 Central Street, Manchester by the Sea, MA. 2008-2017
Former board member, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Former board member, Rockport Art Association and Museum.
Present member and past President of the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club.
Co-Founder 2015, and Board President of Cape Ann Plein Air Inc.2018-2024 a non-profit organization dedicated in advancing the legacy of Cape Ann as a historical and current art and culture destination in the USA.
Thank you
Michael A. Storella
