About

My name is Mandy Michelle, and I am an artist. 

I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. It's always been an essential part of my life, because I can't stop myself from creating. 

I went to college and earned a degree in English Literature, but I never really knew what I wanted to do with it. I had plenty of ideas, and after I graduated I tried a few things-- but the only thing that stayed consistent in my life was painting. 

No matter what job I had, the only thing I cared about at the end of the day was coming home to paint. After a while I realized that art was the only thing I wanted to do--which is when I seriously started pursuing a career as an artist. I'm trying my own little retail space for now, but I would also love to illustrate book covers. 

I love making peaceful and whimsical pieces that can make people smile. Painting places I've traveled, or animals I love brings me joy. I want to surround myself with things I can look at and remember something fondly, or feel something happy-- because life can be messy and difficult, and I think it's important to bring as much joy into your world as you can.