Michelle's childhood was heavily influenced by Carebears, the honeysuckle vine, rabbits and rope swings. In 2006, she graduated from Lamar University in SE Texas. She has exhibited in Texas, Arkansas and California. She received the "Judge's Choice Award" from Juror, Clint Willour at TASIMJAE in 2007. Her debut solo show opened May 2008 at The Art Studio Inc. She has also been selected to show at The Barking Dog Cafe on September 5, 2008. Michelle owns no less than four Polaroid cameras.