Born and raised in Wisconsin, Michelle Schilling is a mixed media artist who graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a BFA in painting. She primarily uses acrylic on canvas, and experiments with collage and other media in her paintings. Her work focuses on ethereal atmospheres, ranging from abstract to realistic. She starts with a layer of thread creating the base shapes that inform the structure of the piece, then adds many layers of paint to build depth. Her paintings celebrate the natural beauty of the environment around her home, showcasing a magical view of the often overlooked American Midwest. |