Michaela works from her studio at home which she has always called “the shed” in the hills south of Queanbeyan. When she looks outside, she see mountains and hills, creeks and dams, her garden and paddocks. It is a very special place she feels lucky to live in. Her chosen medium is a mixture of gouache, coloured pencil, pigment ink and watercolour, combining to create layers and detail.
Looking at vintage and antique objects is engrained into Michaela’s life. As a very young child, her mother would take her with her when she viewed auctions in Sydney. Michaela thinks she has always preferred objects with history, a certain patina, a romance and often with sentimental attachment. She uses objects which she loves, not only in her own home, but objects she sees in her travels, while shopping, and those she sees at auction houses to inspire her creative work. Another love is birds. As she grows older, her love and fascination of birds increases. She creates magical still life arrangements by combining the things she loves – with the creatures she loves. A little whimsy is always thrown in for good measure and fun.
In her studio, you can find Michaela’s original work, reproduction prints, acrylic blocks, greeting cards and 2025 calendars.