Sydney based artist Matilda Michell loves reading 17th Century painting texts. That is, when she can get her hands on them and when she can make sense of them! Matilda has a real affection for the classics and Dutch masters.

This is definitely one of the most technically focused conversations on the podcast and I think that speaks to what really drives Matilda.

In today’s episode we cover a range of themes including:

• the power and importance of light control in Matilda’s studio,
• her thoughts and tips around composition,
• and how it’s necessary to spend time doing basic practice exercises.

Matilda also made a really interesting point about the importance of limiting her visual input in a time in history where every style is being widely practiced.

You can see Matilda’s rich and broody work over on instagram @matildamichell