Meet the Artist
I’m especially fascinated by the relationship between people, animals, and the spaces they inhabit or pass through. My travels—particularly through Oklahoma and Colorado—have drawn me deeply into the spirit of the West. For me, Western art isn’t just about sweeping landscapes or nostalgic aesthetics. It’s about wide-open horizons, the quiet dignity of hard work, and the stories that shape who we are. To paint the West is to honor that enduring spirit—where beauty meets utility, and elegance lives in the details.
Lately, I’ve been focused on conveying narrative through my work—sometimes by imagining a story or poem in my head as I paint. More than anything, I want viewers to connect with my work in a way that feels meaningful and personal. I want them to feel seen, stirred, inspired. When you stand in front of one of my paintings, I hope something makes you pause and wonder. I hope you feel transported into the story—and notice the small, quiet moments in paint that connect you to the subject.
Most of all, I hope my work inspires you to pursue your own endless horizons.
Artist Bio
Florelle is a painter specializing in representational oil portraits and landscapes with a passion for Western art and the relationship between people and place. Her artistic journey began at age eight, evolving from acrylics to watercolor commissions and ultimately oils. After studying under Australian artist Jessica Le Clerc, Florelle returned to St. Louis, earned her Master's in art education, and launched Florelle Studio in 2019.
Since then, she has spent time at Florence Academy of Art in Italy and at Gateway Atelier of Classical Art in St. Louis studying the painting and drawing techniques of the old masters. She recently fell in love with plein air painting and has gotten to paint the landscapes of Tuscany, Yorkshire, Colorado and Oklahoma.
Last year, she moved to Oklahoma City to pursue her career in Western Art. Florelle is largely influenced by painters like John Singer Sargent, Glenn Dean and Jeremy Lipking and she seeks to capture the wild beauty of the land and the story of the people who work and live here. Her work has been accepted into art shows in Missouri, New York City, Scottsdale and most recently one of her paintings was accepted into the Almenara Art Prize. Florelle is driven by curiosity and adventure, and her experiences traveling across America, Australia, and other countries continue to fuel her love for story telling and natural beauty, which she expresses in color and paint.
