Michelle lived on a farm in Iowa until age seven where she fell in love with animals.

"I am one of the few people of my age group who actually attended a one room country school. I remember the big stove in the center of the room and how each row was a different grade level. We played marbles, tag and jump rope at recess. A lot of the memories of the farm days show up in my paintings with many images of my past."

Michelle studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is a signature member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Her award winning work can be seen in magazines, including Southwest Art, Art of the West and the Equine Image. Twice her work has appeared on the cover of Anvil Magazine.

Michelle has taught at workshops in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri, and has made three teaching videos for TV.
She has won awards in many national juried shows and her work is included in numerous public and private collections.

Michelle is a portrait artist and illustrator and will accept a limited amount of commissions. Please write or call for details.