" My belief is that art's primary function is to communicate and express thoughts and emotions in response to the world we live in. My world is the world of rural northern New Hampshire, its' mountains, rivers, lakes, wildlife and people. My use of strong color and bold brush strokes enables me to respond to the compelling patterns of light and shadow in nooks and crannies and on the surfaces of trees that seemingly have personalities that beg to be immortalized. My paintings are an honest interpretation of the visual landscape and reflect my passion for the process. Art should compel the viewer to look not only to the work again and again, but to explore the source of inspiration with new eyes and a greater aesthetic appreciation. As an educator I see through the eyes of an artist and a student. I learn as I teach and teach as I learn. In creating time for art making I become a more perceptive artist and more effective teacher. My response to life and living is to make art and share my passion."

Michele is a visual artist and art educator currently teaching in the Colebrook Academy and Elementary Schools. Her journey into the visual arts have led her to explore a variety of mediums over the last 35 years. Printmaking, watercolor, calligraphy and colored pencil have all played a prominent role in many of her pieces. She currently works predominently in acrylic paints, creating large canvases inspired by the powerful New Hampshire landscapes in which she resides.

Michele has an Associates Degree and Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the Granite State College of New Hampshire.