Michelle earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Missouri State University and continues her arts education in Fine Art Painting at STLCC Wildwood. She began her career working full time as a graphic artist in St. Louis Missouri, gaining experience in various areas including advertising, illustration and television. Creating her own company, Michelle & Friends allowed her to continue in graphic design as well as exploring interior decorative painting and murals. She is now in the studio painting full time, exhibiting frequently, accepting commission work and participating in Plein Air events and workshops. Michelle lives and works in Wildwood Missouri with her husband Bruce, two rescue dogs, Norm + Weeble, and volunteers at Stray Rescue of St. Louis. You can visit Michelle's website to view more of her work here.