Michele Simpson (b. 1961, Wellington, NSW) is an Australian contemporary landscape painter based in Dubbo, New South Wales. Born into a farming family, she developed a deep appreciation for the land and a lifelong love of the natural environment. Having recently stepped back from her family’s farming business, Simpson has embraced the opportunity to rekindle her creative side.

A self-taught artist who has also undertaken study at TAFE, Simpson draws inspiration from her travels across Australia and her connection to its diverse environments. Working primarily in acrylics with textured surfaces, her paintings are often taken from her own photographs and personal interpretations, capturing Australian landscapes as seen from the land, sea, and air. Her use of intense colours conveys the vibrancy, drama, and emotional resonance of the natural world.

Career Highlights

• Awards/Recognition: Winner, Wellington Arts Threatened Species Fauna (2024)
• Exhibitions: Wellington Arts Threatened Species Exhibition (2023, 2024); Dubbo Art Fair (2025); Art Unlimited Dunedoo (2018, 2025)
• Community Involvement: Treasurer and Secretary, Fresh Arts Dubbo (2013–2015

Michele continues to expand her body of work, sharing her contemporary vision of the Australian landscape with audiences across the region and beyond.