“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice. Your mind. Your story. Your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.”

— Neil Gaiman

This is my voice.

 
Had such a fabulous time painting these lovelies for a commission 😻 if you have any interest in a unique, personalized portrait of your pets, shoot me a message for more details! #petportrait #catpainting #oilpainting #art #artistsoninstagram #artof
Slowly getting into digital painting. The process is very soothing and I have been enjoying playing with textures. #digitalpainting #digitalart #digitalillustration #illustration #art #artofinstagram #growth #texture
I titled this piece “Daydream.” #illustration #watercolor #dreamy #pen #art #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #surrealism #surrealportrait
Leaning into growth and change for the 27th year of my life. With the turning of seasons, I always am a little nostalgic. Reflecting on past years, and I am feeling grateful for how much I have grown 🌹💐🦋#growth #growthmindset #changingoftheseasons
Finding balance in life can be difficult. Work hard but find rest for your body and soul, push yourself out of your comfort zone while honoring your limitations, give to others while still holding enough time to care for yourself. In what ways do you
I let my intuition guide the imagery in this piece. I have been experiencing a lot of stomach pain lately and have been thinking about the gut and brain connection. #illustration #drawing #penandink #floraldesign #floralart #pendrawing #anatomy #anat
I created this piece several years ago, but it still speaks to me. I titled the piece “Now and Then.” #art #artistsoninstagram #artist #artwork #drawing #timeisrelative #religion
I have been feeling disconnected between mind and body this week, experiencing brain fog and elevated anxiety. When I feel this way, I search for ways to self soothe and connect, but sometimes self compassion is really hard. Trying to tap into self c
Octopus vibes. #octopus #octopusart #art #artistsoninstagram #artist #watercolor #digitalart #digitalillustration #painting #watercolorpainting #cloudpainting #watercolorclouds #artoftheday
#galaxy #watercolor #dreamywatercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #art #artistsoninstagram
But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. - W B Yeats. Thank you @thiswritingdesk for the Milky Way tutorial on @skillshare ! #art #watercolor #watercolorillustrat
Watercolor card making. #watercolor #flowers #painting #watercolorpainting
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Michelle Damm

Driftwhisper Studio

“Art is where I have learned to find myself.”

 

Meet Michelle, the artist behind Driftwhisper Studio. Michelle is a Wisconsin native, art therapist, illustrator, forager, and fitness lover. She has been creating since a child and enjoys discovering a different perspective through art-making. Michelle uses the creative process to create awareness in her personal life and find clarity in the world around her. Her images depict her processing of emotions and life events and identity. Her images are both whimsical and surreal yet playful and dreamy.