Bio

Michelle Lee is an American artist, creator and educator who transforms emotion into visual language. She is known for her colorful, inspirational works blending storytelling with feeling to create deeply expressive, pieces full of character.

Statement

I am deeply inspired by the innocence of children and the peace found in nature. I believe art should evoke feelings and my intention is for my artwork to bring positive energy to the space it’s displayed.

I’m drawn to life’s miracles found in the everyday moments around the world, where I believe there is always a lesson to learn. These lessons serve as a foundation & inspiration to my artistry, regardless of the medium. With each piece, I surrender to a state of flow, trusting the work to reveal its own path— divinely guided by feeling, driven through narrative, anchored in truth.

These days, I’m focusing primarily on paintings, documenting my process through video, maintaining daily sketchbook rituals, and teaching my students to see things differently and relax and trust the process. I allow each piece of art to take the form it calls for, be it a large-scale painting illustration or a book, based on the story that wants to be told.