About the Artist

Michelle is a prolific, full time artist , painting in her studio every day for up to six hours. She also enjoys painting in nature (en pleine aire), when nature is cooperating.

She has admired wildlife her whole life. Michelle says she tries to portray animals in her paintings to show their personalities. Wildlife is generally engaged in light hearted scenarios in order to endear them to humans. This is showing we are all the same in many ways, no matter our species.

She is an award winning Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Charcoal, and Graphite, Artist. Including placing several times in Alaska state fair. Her art can be seen in many MATSU valley and Anchorage location, including Sunrise Grill, Bigfoot Art Gallery and Stephen Fine Arts. She also teaches workshops in her mediums when circumstances allow.

She is past president of many city and state art organizations including GVAL in Arizona and VFAA in Matsu. Superintendent of Art Exhibits for Alaska State Fair. Michelle lives year round in the home she and her husband built in South, Central Alaska.

Michelle’s website

michellecorneliusart.com.

Facebook: facebook.com/TheAnimalArtisan/

Instagram: Follow Michelle @ - mcwildart

also, can check her out on

DAILYPAINTWORKS.com