"Simply put, I paint because it makes me happy. I paint because of those days when I am in a zone where time, worries and the outside world melt away. I paint for those paintings that I step away from with excitement and joy; those paintings that seem to paint themselves. They are elusive but they keep me coming back for more. It is what I have done all my life - it feeds my soul." Join is for a virtual conversation with Michele and meet her in person. Details here.