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Michelle Seat Fine Art

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Columbia, Missouri I grew up in a family that was serious about fine art.

My father was a painter and photographer, and it was natural for me to pursue this aspect of my life. My photographic training began early (with childhood darkroom experience), and continues to this day every time I pick up the camera. My love of oil painting also dates back to my childhood, when I learned to appreciate art from my mother and my oil painter father. Life is a never-ending learning

experience, and painting & photography continue to fascinate me. I hope you enjoy seeing my images online, and encourage you to visit my studio at the Orr Street Studios in beautiful Columbia, Missouri.

07/18/2025

I am again so proud of my oil painting student, Deni Cary Phillips. She recently spent time painting en pleinaire in Ireland, and that experience has sharpened her landscape painting skills significantly.

06/23/2025

I’m proud to show you my student, Chris, and her first oil painting.
Great job, Chris!

05/15/2025

An anti-trans political campaign that backfired for this hateful Republican candidate. Other Republican campaigns may want to take note.

Democratic challenger John Ewing beat Republican incumbent Jean Stothert 56% to 44% for the mayorship of Omaha.

05/14/2025

My accomplished painting student, Deni Cary Phillips, has created another wonderful painting from her own photograph.
Please notice the amount of depth in this painting. The subject matter was perfect for creating this effect.
There are tricks to creating this kind of depth though. The foreground should have warmer colors, more detail, and harder edges to bring that part of the painting forward. The distance should generally have cool colors because atmosphere weakens the warm colors to our eyes.

03/26/2025

Once again, I am very proud of what my student painter has accomplished. Deni Cary Phillips is an accomplished pastel painter and watercolorist, and decided she wanted to learn oil painting. And what a fine painting she created!
Congratulations Deni!

12/09/2024

I’m so proud of my painting student, Sara Romeis Leonard. This is her FIRST oil painting, and it’s quite a fine piece!
I am accepting new students at my new home studio. I teach one-on-one and I can guide you through while keeping it fun. I streamline the process by only requiring students to bring a canvas and some reference photos. I will start you on landscapes, because they are easy for those unaccustomed to oil painting. I have room in my schedule for 1 or 2 more students.

10/17/2024

The Orr Street Studios are having our annual fundraiser on November 16th and you can obtain your tickets from me (or my cat, Otter). It’s going to be another fabulous party with a silent auction, food & drink, DJ, dancing, and a raffle, too.

09/29/2024

I am so happy to announce that the Orr Street Studios have been awarded the 2024 Mid Mo PrideFest Community Service Award!
Many thanks to the fine folks at Pride Fest. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 🩵 💜

09/26/2024

Tonight! See Violet Vonder Haar performing and wonderful art by LGBTQ plus artists.

The Orr Street Studios Pride Vibes artist reception will be from 6 to 9.

09/20/2024

Reception this Thursday night!

We hope you will come to this outstanding exhibition by some very talented artists!

06/17/2024

Happy Monday, everyone!

Caption, please.

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Orr Street Studios
Columbia, MO
65201

Website

http://michelleseat.com/

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I grew up in a family that was serious about fine art. My father was a painter and photographer, and it was natural for me to pursue these aspects of my life. I am honored that this legacy continues with another fine painter, my son Eric Seat.

My photographic training began early (with childhood darkroom experience), and continues to this day every time I pick up the camera. Life is a never-ending learning experience, and photography continues to fascinate me.

Oil painting is my primary obsession. Landscapes, portraits, figures, and still-lifes absorb most of my time. My art can be viewed at the Orr Street Studios in Columbia, Missouri, where I maintain my studio. I also paint weekly in life-drawing sessions at Columbia College and paint en plein air with the Columbia Palette.