Blog - Posts tagged: gardens

A woman working in a large vegetable garden in the late afternoon sun (section of finished artwork)

Afternoons in the vegetable garden

Crafting paintings from memories

This was a very special illustration to create. My client, and now friend, Marie-Ève, shared a story that resonated with me personally. It was about a memory she has of her mother who died of cancer several years ago.

Hello, I’m Michelle
I am a painter & storyteller. I am drawn to capturing the memories we have of our homes, gardens, and favourite places.

Creativity & Making

I’ve put together many tools & reflections for makers to help you understand your own unique creative process and find your creative flow.

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Paintings of Coastal Skies

“It is only by making a lot of work, for yourself, that you will begin to find your voice, your purpose, your style. Each time you take a step, you are showing yourself that you are the type of person who can do this.”

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