About Michelle
My creative process is all about emotion and intuition. I don’t often start with a strict plan—instead, I let how I’m feeling guide what I create. Some days I need movement and chaos, so I work in loose, lyrical strokes. Other times I crave calm and focus, which leads me to more structured geometric forms or serene landscapes. Color plays a huge role—it lifts me up, sets the tone, and brings the whole piece to life. Each painting is a reflection of where I am emotionally, and the process itself is as (of not more) important to me as the final piece.
Biography
I am a contemporary artist in Massachusetts, recognized as a signature member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) and an active member of the New England Art Center (NEAC) and TAG The Art Gallery in SoWa, Boston's vibrant Art + Design District. My paintings are exhibited worldwide, featured in galleries, upscale boutiques, fine restaurants, private collections, libraries, corporate spaces, and on leading platforms like 1stDibs and Artsy.
I am also the author of the Cooper the Dog children's book series, an attorney, and a mother of five.
Artist Statement
What began as a way to navigate grief has become a powerful force in my life. After losing my brother, I turned to painting not for the final product, but for the process itself. Each brushstroke became a release, a response, a way of making sense of the chaos.
My approach shifts with emotion. Early works were chaotic, raw, and cathartic—paint flung in grief’s grip. As I moved through anger and pain, I found release in lyrical abstraction, allowing intuition to guide me. In quieter moments, I turn to geometric abstracts and landscapes, where structure offers focus, clarity, and calm.
Over time, my work has come to explore more than personal healing. I use vibrant colors, measured circles, and layered textures to investigate balance, imperfection, and resilience. Despite the noise beneath the surface, I seek moments of stillness and joy.
I want to offer viewers a sense of hope: that even the hardest days hold beauty, that non-linear paths lead us forward, that curiosity can uncover hidden layers of meaning. My work asks us to find comfort in the unfamiliar, to see opportunities where others see chaos, and to remember that falling apart is often the first step toward becoming whole.
Right now, I am painting with more passion and presence than ever. I hope that my art offers others a sense of connection—the joy of color, the strength that can come from vulnerability, and a quiet reminder that there is meaning to be found, even in uncertainty.