Tuesday's Artist: Michele Maule

In order to keep my creative tank chugging along I like to fill it with all sorts of visual fuel. This "Tuesday's Artist" thing is my way of sharing some of the artists that inspire and delight me. I asked them to do a little finish-this-sentence sort of mini-interview so we might get to know them a little better. 

This week's spotlight is shining on Michele Maule. Living and working here in Portland, Michele works in a variety of media. I like that she manages to combine collage elements into her paintings in such a cohesive way. She has a knack for editing and restraint that I really admire in a mixed-media artist. I especially love how she elevates everyday objects, captures small moments, and I find her work to be beautifully restful.

She says:

If I wasn't an artist maybe I'd be a singer in a band.

Today, I'm listening to NPR. 

I'm really good at making guacamole. 

I'd like to be better at being patient.

 I hate it when it rains on my birthday.

When I was a kid I was very, very, shy.

My workspace is weirdly tidy right now.

Right now, I'm really into gardening.

I hope that my art resonates with people.

You can see more of Michele's work here.

Who stokes your creative fire?

Today's Table (in the works)

Today's table has a split personality,

insisting that my mind go in two directions at once.

(I can't tell you about the first picture's silliness yet. It's a secret.)

I'm very grateful to be where I am today, mostly on account of it's not a million degrees outside as it is in most of the country. My heart goes out to those of you not lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest.

Something-New Sunday

Finally satisfied, The Queen of the Night Fairies is keeping watch from her perch upon the mantle. (I managed to convince her that those little ceramic animals were in fact minions. Don't tell her otherwise.) She's available now, here (but I warn you, she can be a bit high-maintenance).