Self taught, Michelle is constantly learning, and draws her inspiration from all that surrounds her, both the spectacular and the quiet beauty in the mundane. She believes it's possible to find inspiration anywhere and in anything, and to allow the universe to utilize you as a conduit by which to express itself. With this philosophy in mind, Michelle doesn't overthink her art, but rather allows it to flow naturally and intuitively, to achieve an expression of feeling...
moreThis collection is inspired by the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. The locals use the natural resources the island provides to create their lifestyle. Pandanus leaves and bamboo are used to build their homes, the food comes from their garden, everyone is part of the community. As modern advances make their way to the island, you start to see concrete homes and tin roofs, many which are abandoned. Each painting from this collection has influence from the natural materials the locals use, but is contrasted by the industrial changes being made.
Each piece is named after a village in Tanna.
Each patch of canvas in these paintings represent a part of my life, each choice, each decision, each one leading to the next chapter of my life. Sometimes hanging on by just a thread, the smallest choices can have the biggest impact. A patch, a string, some glue to hold it all together. This is my life, this is me, this is one choice leading to another, my path somehow connected to yours, right here in this moment.
A series of figure studies. Bodies caught mid-gesture, built from loose line and washed color rather than precise anatomy. Some stand alone, others gather and overlap.
Each piece is available. Get in touch for pricing and dimensions.
Quiet, weather-worn horizons built from washed layers of gray and blue. Water, treeline and fog, with the edges left soft.
Originals are available directly. Two pieces from this series are also sold as fine art prints through Minted.
This huge 7x7 foot fluid painting with exposed wood panel is now hanging at Sommeil Boutique in North Park, San Diego. Contact me to see it in person.
