Occupation: Illustrator / Artist
Instagram: @michellevellart

Where were you born? 
Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA

What is unique about your work?
It's my recognizable BIG EYES brushed with long lashes that extend well beyond 
the frame of the face, best described as “high art caricature” with an emphasis 
on HIGH ART as it is far more sophisticated than typical caricature. 

Why do you do what you do?
I have always been creative and after 10 years as a graphic designer it was so 
liberating to make a living without being on a computer. I love creating with a 
paintbrush, it's my brush with fashion.

What inspires you?
Seeing a photo of someone with great eyes or unique look inspires me to paint them 
and I find a lot of inspiration from my Instagram feed which is usually fashion 
related.

Describe your personal style.
Not so feminine, and more edgy but casual wearing my comfy skinny Jeans, leather 
jacket, black short boots, black top finished with a long chain around my neck 
with a dangling Chrome Hearts cross, JdJ Seville cross and Bloodline dog tags plus 
some Alex and Ani bracelets and a faux fur jacket. In the summer the same except 
replace the boots with flip flops.

Your ultimate must-have:
Sunlight - love living in a bright sunny place especially for my studio and at night, dimmers on lights, ambiance is everything.

What superpower would you have and why?
Well that's easy, to wrinkle my nose like Bewitched and transport me somewhere 
to catch a sunset. In all seriousness my mom is 83 and she lives an hour away 
so it would be wonderful to be able to be there for her when she needs something 
even it is just a hug.

What is next for you?
I am working on a collaboration with an Italian designer but I can't say what it 
is yet. I just finished a 24 foot mural for a company which was all consuming so
now I am working on my business and setting up my product line, marketing and making 
connections for commissions and live illustrating events in the fashion world.